Part 2- Bbczip Direct

If you are moving files between a PC and an original BBC Micro/Master:

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

: 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 If you are moving files between a PC

: 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. Handle Cross-Platform Compatibility : It is often safest

: Ensure your file names follow the format Filename.inf so the utility knows which metadata belongs to which binary. 2. Configure Parameters

: If you are preparing files on a modern PC (Windows/Linux) for use on an Acorn system, use ZipToInf to extract this metadata and save it as .inf sidecar files.