Part 2- Bbczip Here

: Do not use standard Windows or macOS built-in zip utilities to create the final archive, as they will likely ignore the Acorn filesystem attributes. 4. Verification After zipping, verify your content by:

Standard ZIP tools often strip away the critical metadata (Load/Exec addresses) required by BBC Micro hardware to run programs. Part 2- bbczip

: Ensure your file names follow the format Filename.inf so the utility knows which metadata belongs to which binary. 2. Configure Parameters : Do not use standard Windows or macOS

If you are moving files between a PC and an original BBC Micro/Master: : Ensure your file names follow the format Filename

: It is often safest to get the raw ZIP archive onto the Acorn media (via a Gotek drive or SD card) and then run an Acorn-platform unzipper (like SparkPlug or BBCUnZip ) directly on that hardware to ensure file integrity.

: Group related files (e.g., a game's main binary, its screen data, and its loader) into a single directory before zipping to ensure they remain together when extracted. 3. Handle Cross-Platform Compatibility

: Use a utility like *CAT or *EX on the BBC Micro after a test extraction to confirm the addresses were preserved.