If you are moving files between a PC and an original BBC Micro/Master:
: If you are distributing these files, it is best practice to provide them inside a .ssd or .dsd disc image alongside the .zip file. Part 2- bbczip
Standard ZIP tools often strip away the critical metadata (Load/Exec addresses) required by BBC Micro hardware to run programs. If you are moving files between a PC
: Use standard compression flags if running through a BASIC implementation like BBC BASIC IV. : Group related files (e
: 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 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.