
   README.TXT                                                    June 2002


   This archive contains ARJ version 2.81a OFFICIAL FULL RELEASE from ARJ
   Software, Inc., http://www.arjsoftware.com.  This is a major
   enhancement and bug fix release.


   ARJ is a file compression utility with more file management functions
   than other popular file compression utilities.  The version management
   and backup support features of ARJ strongly set it apart from other
   file compression utilities.  ARJ is command line driven which makes it
   easier to use in automated processes such as providing backup for an
   accounting package.

   The use of ARJ in a business, commercial, government or institutional
   environment EXCEPT for a 30 day evalution period requires a license.
   This version will expire slowly after a year or so.  Registration
   avoids expiration.

   This software as originally released by ARJ Software, Inc. came
   "sealed" in an ARJ self-extracting archive with an ARJ-SECURITY digital
   envelope to prevent tampering.  Re-archival of this software will
   destroy this security feature "seal".

   In addition, this release is set up to demonstrate the new execute
   after extraction option.  This self-extractor will execute the program
   ARJTEST.EXE after a successful extraction.  ARJTEST.EXE is a simple
   display-a-message program.  Because this self-extractor is ARJ-SECURED,
   the user will not be prompted for permission to execute the ARJTEST.EXE
   program.

   Please note that some versions of Norton Anti-virus will report a false
   alarm when scanning this archive and/or its contents.  This
   self-extracting archive will test itself during extraction and report
   any corruption or infection.

   This version of ARJ uses a new registration scheme.  This obsoletes all
   ARJ registration keys prior to 2.7x.  ARJ 1.x and 2.x registered users
   are eligible for a free replacement registration key.  Please supply
   proof of registration with a copy of your signed license document, or a
   copy of your registration keys, or a printout or screen capture of your
   ARJ.EXE registration display which we will use to check our records.

   This release of ARJ now saves the Windows file properties of date-time
   created and date-time accessed.  This will cause archives to be
   slightly larger in size.  This feature can be disabled.

   ARJ is not just another archiving program.  The flexibility of ARJ
   lets users manipulate and manage files in ways that no other archiver
   or file manager does.  In addition, ARJ provides ARJ-PROTECT which is
   a data error correction facility that allows for the repair of many
   damaged (ARJ-PROTECTED) archives.

   It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you run the TESTARJ.BAT batch file to
   verify that this version of ARJ.EXE is working correctly.

   Even though ARJ and ARJ32 are very compatible, they are considered
   SEPARATE AND DISTINCT products from ARJ Software, Inc. for licensing
   purposes.


   MAJOR FEATURES OF ARJ INCLUDE:
   -----------------------------

   Year 2000 compliance.

   Windows 95/98/ME long filename support in ARJ and REARJ (not WinNT/2K).
   Another program named ARJ32 for Win95/98/ME/NT/2000 (32 bit version)
   supports Windows NT and Windows 2000 (and Windows XP) long filenames.

   The ability to repair small amounts of archive damage (headers and file
   data) for an ARJ-PROTECTED (-hk) archive.

   The ability to process and archive up to 50,000 files at one time (up
   to 260,000 files for registered users).

   The ability to store many different backups (chapters) within a SINGLE
   archive and restore any specific backup.  This is a powerful file
   version management feature.

   ARJ provides excellent file compression in terms of resulting archive
   size and speed.

   ARJ has the option to create multiple volume archives with one command
   making ARJ useful for making backups to multiple floppies or archiving
   a very large file to several floppies without "SLICE"ing.

   ARJ has the ability to generate multiple volume archives with all
   volumes with an EXE file extension to simplify Internet browser
   downloading of such archives.

   A myriad of commands and options to provide ummatched flexibility in
   archiver usage.


   THIS ARCHIVE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING FILES:

   ARJ281A.EXE  - An ARJ-SECURE "sealed" self-extracting archive containing
                  the following files:

                  AGENTS.TXT     - List of authorized ARJ agents
                  ARJ.TXT        - ARJ user manual
                  ARJ.EXE        - ARJ executable program
                  ARJ_BBS.TXT    - List of ARJ support BBSes
                  ARJ$DISP.EXE   - Demonstration display program
                  ARJDISP.BAT    - Demonstration display batch file
                  ARJDISP.TXT    - Description of new ARJ display feature
                  ARJSORT.BAT    - Sort archive by various parameters
                  ARJSORT.COM    - Compiled ARJSORT.BAT file
                  ARJSORT.TXT    - ARJSORT user manual
                  ARJTEST.EXE    - ARJSFX demonstration program
                  CREDIT.TXT     - Form for handling credit card orders
                  ERRORS.TXT     - Description of ARJ error messages
                  FILE_ID.DIZ    - Program description file.
                  INTRO.TXT      - Introduction for new users of ARJ
                  LICENSE.TXT    - License policy for ARJ
                  ORDERFRM.TXT   - Order form for ARJ
                  PUBKEY.TXT     - PGP public key for robjung@world.std.com
                  README.TXT     - This file
                  REARJ.CFG      - Default REARJ configuration file
                  REARJ.TXT      - REARJ user manual
                  REARJ.EXE      - Archive conversion utility
                  REGISTER.EXE   - Install registration data to ARJ programs
                  REGISTER.TXT   - Registration instructions
                  SFX.TXT        - Self-extracting archive documentation
                  SYSOP.TXT      - SYSOP offer order form
                  TECHNOTE.TXT   - Useful technical details of ARJ
                  UPDATE.TXT     - Update to ARJ user manual
                  WHATSNEW.TXT   - Changes to ARJ from 2.30
                  WHY_ARJ.TXT    - ARJ commercial message
                  YEAR2000.TXT   - Year 2000 compliance statement.
                  ARJBACK.BAT    - Batch file to fully backup C: to A:
                  ARJREST.BAT    - Batch file to restore to C: from A:
                  ARJINCR.BAT    - Batch file to incrementally backup C:
                  BUILDSFX.BAT   - Batch file to build an encrypted SFX
                  REARJALL.BAT   - Batch file to REARJ ZIP, LZH to ARJ
                  TESTARJ.BAT    - Batch file to test system compatibility

   THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORY FILE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS ARCHIVE:

                  ARJCRYPT.COM   - Garble module, available on our website
                                   for USA users only


   This version of ARJ will install itself to the C:\ARJ directory.  This
   directory should be added to the DOS path command in AUTOEXEC.BAT.

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