Zip 2000 - a standard interpreter for RISC OS


17 Nov 1995 10:10:41 -0000

I have just uploaded the first version of Zip 2000, a new interpreter
for Acorn RISC OS machines based on Mark Howell's Zip, to the if-archive.
Until it finds a permanent home, it is in /incoming/if-archive.

An excerpt from the help file follows:

Welcome to Zip 2000!
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Zip 2000 is a Standard interpreter (Revision 0.2) for Z-code programs.

In plain English, that means if you want to play Infocom interactive
fiction, or games written with the Inform compiler, this is the
program for you.

Features include:

* Support for Version 1,2,3,4,5,7 & 8 games.
* Full conformance to Graham Nelson's "Specification of the
Z-machine", Revision 0.2.
* Colour support.
* Timed-input support.
* Sound support.
* Mouse support.
* Full function key/cursor key/keypad support.
* Full foreign language support (including runes).
* Easily adjustable screen size.
* Full use of outline fonts.
* High speed - the fastest Z-code interpreter for RISC OS

Zip 2000 requires RISC OS 3.1 or later. Enjoy!

Kevin Bracey
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