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Information about “PC-ZIPPER”
Why not speed up your computer? PC-ZIPPER is software that will do
exactly that without sacrificing performance. The speed of a PC, XT, AT
or even a 386 (and their clones) is rather arbitrarily determined by the
manufacturer. In actuality, if all the memory in your computer is sound
there is no reason why you can't be running a little faster. And who
doesn't want to run a little faster?
Ziptest is the first of two programs that come with PC-ZIPPER. This
utility calls procedures, executes a routine, times it, and then
records the results. Upon completion, Ziptest checks to find which
procedure resulted in an increase in processor speed. The results
create a curve, where the optimum system performance is at the "crest"
of the curve. Zip, the main program, then can be set to maximize the
speed of your computer.
If you didn't understand all that, then just believe it works.
PC-ZIPPER increased the speed of this reviewer's AT by nearly one full
MHz according to Landmarks Speed test (note that no speed testing
software is included with PC-ZIPPER). You don't have to understand it
to use it -- it's easy to install and control even for the beginner.
PC-ZIPPER will check for weak or faulty memory, it can be turned off
without rebooting, and it can be used to slow your computer
slightly. And, best of all, it uses NO memory.
FILE1572.TXT
Disk No: 1572
Disk Title: PC-Zipper
PC-SIG Version: S1
Program Title: PC-Zipper
Author Version: 1.1
Author Registration: $9.95
Special Requirements: None.
Why not speed up your computer? PC-ZIPPER is software that will do
exactly that without sacrificing performance. The speed of a PC, XT, AT
or even a 386 (and their clones) is rather arbitrarily determined by the
manufacturer. In actuality, if all the memory in your computer is sound
there is no reason why you can't be running a little faster. And who
doesn't want to run a little faster?
Ziptest is the first of two programs that come with PC-ZIPPER. This
utility calls procedures, executes a routine, times it, and then
records the results. Upon completion, Ziptest checks to find which
procedure resulted in an increase in processor speed. The results
create a curve which the optimum system performance is at the "crest"
of the curve. Zip the main program, can then be set to maximize the
speed of your computer
If you didn't understand all that then just believe it works.
PC-ZIPPER increased the speed of this reviewer's AT by nearly one full
MHz according to Landmarks Speed test (note that no speed testing
software is included with PC-ZIPPER). You don't have to understand it
to use it--it's easy to install and control even for the beginner.
PC-ZIPPER will check for weak or faulty memory, it can be turned off
without rebooting, and it can even be used to slow your computer
slightly. And, best of all, it uses NO memory.
File Descriptions:
PCZIPPER TXT A brief text file that gives you basic information.
ZIP EXE The main program, complete with installation syntax help.
ZIPTEST EXE Performance test that tells you where to set ZIP.
ZIPTEST TXT Text file explaining Ziptest.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1988 PC-SIG, Inc.
GO.TXT
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║ <<<< Disk #1572 PC-ZIPPER >>>> ║
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║ To start PC-ZIPPER, type: ZIP (press enter) ║
║ To start ZIPTEST, type: ZIPTEST (press enter) ║
║ ║
║ To print PC-ZIPPER documentation, type: COPY PCZIPPER.TXT PRN ║
║ To print ZIPTEST documentation, type: COPY ZIPTEST.TXT PRN ║
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PCZIPPER.TXT
PC-ZIPPER
Copyright 1989, Lawrence Software
PC-ZIPPER is a utility that will speed up your system. It
works on a PC, a PC-XT, a PC-AT, a 386 and their clones.
It is fully compatible with all software; DOS version is not
important; and PC-ZIPPER is not memory resident.
This version is User Supported and registration is expected
if you decide to use the program. A modest fee of $9.95 is
required for registration. Upon registration, you will
receive a registered copy of the current version of PC-ZIPPER.
A no-nonsense site license is also available for a modest fee.
For registration, please write to: LAWRENCE SOFTWARE
SUITE # 1A-158
603 WEST 13th STREET
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
Enclose a check or money order for $9.95 .....
ZIPTEST.TXT
Lawrence Software
613 W. 13th #1A-158
Austin, Texas 78701
ZipTest is a utility for use with PC-Zipper to determine the
optimum speed for your system. The utility calls each procedure,
executes a routine, times it, and then records the results. Upon
completion, ZipTest checks to find which procedure resulted in a
negligible increase in processor speed.
Optimum system performance results at the "crest" of the curve.
See the following graph example:
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| *
B | _|_ *
E | * |
N |
C | *
H |
M | *
A |
R |
K | *
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| *
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A B ..... K W
In this example, ZipTest would recommend command line parameter
"K" for use with PC-Zipper.
Use of a higher parameter will not significantly increase your
system speed and might cause errors if you have weak or defective
memory chips. If the use of ZipTest results in a system error
before reaching completion, you probably have at least one
defective memory chip. Make note of the maximum speed reached and
use PC-Zipper with a command line parameter several levels lower.
PC-Zipper and ZipTest are copyrighted programs of Lawrence
Software. They are distributed as User Supported Software and
registration is requested if you find the program useful. For a
registered copy of PC-Zipper (including ZipTest) send $9.95 to
Lawrence Software.
Thank you for your support !
Best regards,
Jim Lawrence
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #1572
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
FILE1572 TXT 3331 10-16-89 9:04p
GO BAT 38 1-01-80 1:56a
GO TXT 694 1-01-80 6:41a
PCZIPPER TXT 1069 3-23-78 10:38a
ZIP EXE 39482 2-14-89 3:13p
ZIPTEST EXE 44370 4-14-89 5:42p
ZIPTEST TXT 2050 3-23-78 10:37a
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