Re: MacBinary extractions

[CUTjefbla@bconnex.net (Jeff Blakeney)]

On Sun, 25 Oct 1998 22:33:27 GMT, dcross1@nospam.home.com (David
Cross) wrote:

>I know that MacBinary data is essentially just a 128 byte header in front of 
>the data to follow, but what I'm wondering is, are there programs available for 
>the Apple // which will let you strip that header?

Spectrum can automatically remove MacBinary headers while downloading
just like it does with Binary II wrapped files.  There is also a menu
item that allows you to wrap or unwrap files with MacBinary.

>I used to have a program called "MacDown" which would strip MacBinary headers 
>(VERY handy!) but of course I lost it when I sold my Apple //gs some years ago.

I might still have it in my archives here but I'm sure it is probably
on the the FTP sites and such if you look around.

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