CrunchIt for Microsoft Pocket PC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

General Questions

1. What file formats does CrunchIt support?
2. Do you license the CrunchIt source code?
3. Does CrunchIt work with XYZ company's tool?
4. What functionality is included in the trial version of CrunchIt?
5. Can I upgrade to newer versions of CrunchIt?

Self-extacting files

1. Why would I use an SFX file on a Pocket PC?
2. Are there any command line parameters for SFX files?

Security

1. How do I encrypt files?

What file formats does CrunchIt support?

The following formats are supported:

• ZIP (.zip),
• GZIP (.gz, .tgz),
• TAR (.tar),
• SFX [self-extracting archive] (.exe),
• JAR (.jar),
• BZIP2 (.bz, .bz2, .tbz and .tbz2),
• UUencode/decode [base64 and multipart] (.uue)

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Do you license the CrunchIt source code?

Yes. We can license parts (like .ZIP or .SFX support) of CrunchIt or the entire codebase. The software is written in C/C++ and is based on a clean and efficient object oriented design. It accounts for the computing constraints of handheld and embedded computers and has been tested on 13 different WIN32/WINCE processor architectures. For more information, contact sales@nsctech.com.

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Does CrunchIt work with XYZ company's tool?

Most likely. CrunchIt supports the most popular Internet file formats.

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What functionality is included in the trial version of CrunchIt?

The trial version of CrunchIt supports all features. The software will operate for 30 days and displays a "trial" banner at start-up.

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Can I upgrade to newer versions of CrunchIt?

Yes, you should contact sales@nsctech.com for more information.

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Why would I use an SFX file on a Pocket PC?

Self-extracting files are useful for several applications:

• Software installation.
• Version control. Save the time and effort required to shuffle single files around.
• System recovery solutions (restore directory hierarchies).
• Automated scripts.
• Data deployment (where users do not have their own compression utilities.
• Compact e-mail attachments
• Plus many more.

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Are there any command line parameters for SFX files?

Yes, /auto, /folder and /exit options are provided. See the User Guide for more information.

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How do I encrypt files?

It's easy. You set a password (Tools > Password) and then add files to your ZIP file. If you want, you can encrypt each file with a different password.

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