All of the programs and source code found in these
directories were created for Sony Net Yaroze and
unless stated otherwise were all written by me.

The stuff directory below contains files that are
stored in .HQX format (Binhexed), and as such will
require a .HQX decoder. If you use a Mac (as I do) then
this will be normal, but if you are using a PC and are
used to .ZIP files then you are gonna need to get
yourself a decoder. If you haven't already got it,
get yourself off to Aladdin at http://www.aladdinsys.com
where you will find an excellent freeware decoder called
Stuffit Expander. You will need this (or something that can
decode stuffit archives, 'cause that's what's inside the
.HQX archives. The long and short of it is you need Stuffit
Expander so go get it now. It can handle loads of
archive types like .HQX, .ZIP, .ARJ etc, and it's free.
Also all text files that are enclosed are in MacOS
format, and as such will need converting. Any decent
WP or text editing package will read in MacOS text
and output PC ASCII text, so it shouldn't
be a problem. If you want to code a small program to
convert yourself, the only difference with MacOS text
is that it doesn't have a linefeed (Chr$(10)) character
at the end of each line with the return (Chr$(13)), as PC
text does, all you need do is where there is a return, add
a linefeed also, simple.

The tools directory is subdivided into operating
systems, and tools for each - where they exist - will
be in the relevant folder. The file formats will be
mixed, and again, the same programs are recommended
for unstuffing the archives.

Feel free to inspect, change, use, or laugh at any
of the coding found here to your hearts content. All
I ask is an e-mail in response letting me know if
something has been useful to you, or if I've made
some blundering error.

We're all on this learning curve together and I don't
claim to have any real answers, just experience from
my yaroze coding so far, and I'm happy to share that
with anyone who is brave enough to admit they need it.

Ira Rainey - 2nd February 1998

ira.rainey@btinternet.com