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   Terry Raymond to All   
   self dissolving files   
   05 May 16 19:35:57   
   
   I had been reading some docs in the High Voltage SID collection (Craig   
   Chamberlain ones)  that mentions the self dissolving files,   
   one comes to mind:  .SDA  but I just dont remember the other extension?   
      
   Were these actually Library files or different?   
      
   Self dissolving archives were used with packing a small amount of SID files, I   
   assume other files can be packed, but what are tye limitations?   
      
   I assume the .SDA can be created right on a C64/C128, the way Craig   
   Chamberlain talked was there a program in any of the utilities   
   in the Enhanced SID collection?  If so what program.   
      
   I assume not very many files could be archived in SDA.  (Im not referring to   
   unpacking thats easy, creating the .SDA).   
      
   These you run as a .prg then use a blank disk to dissolve the files onto.   
      
   Was curious about these was wondering if any older Enthusiasts know about this   
   process?   
      
   Thanks,   
      
   traymond   
      
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