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    Default RE: How do I unzip . . .

    That is . . . how do I unzip a zip file. Specifically I have downloaded Cachemate, but it's a zipped file and I am unsure how to unzip it for use. Clicking on it brings up a message that asks what program do I want to use to unzip it . . . anyone have any suggestions for someone that is a mere two steps away from being a Luddite?
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    Quote Originally Posted by firefighterjake View Post
    That is . . . how do I unzip a zip file. Specifically I have downloaded Cachemate, but it's a zipped file and I am unsure how to unzip it for use. Clicking on it brings up a message that asks what program do I want to use to unzip it . . . anyone have any suggestions for someone that is a mere two steps away from being a Luddite?
    When you right-click on the file, do you have an "extract all" option? (4th item down on my computer...) You got Windows XP or what?

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    Quote Originally Posted by WhereRWe? View Post
    When you right-click on the file, do you have an "extract all" option? (4th item down on my computer...) You got Windows XP or what?

    Nope . . . it does bring up a file that says "open with . . ." and gives me a list, but there's nothing that says "extract all". I have Windows 2000 here at work.

    Incidentally, Bruce I really do appreciate you trying to help me here since (after being a long-time hold out of paperless caching) I am willing to take this first step to trying out the whole pc-type thing . . . even though so far it seems a lot more work.
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    My friend - I googled "unzipping a file windows 2000". I believe you will need to install a "winzip" program to do this with 2000.

    I am running XP so it opened easily. Once you work through these little software problems - paperless is definitely the way to go. I am a convert! LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by firefighterjake View Post
    That is . . . how do I unzip a zip file. Specifically I have downloaded Cachemate, but it's a zipped file and I am unsure how to unzip it for use. Clicking on it brings up a message that asks what program do I want to use to unzip it . . . anyone have any suggestions for someone that is a mere two steps away from being a Luddite?
    Go to www.download.com and search for a zip program to download. They are free.

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    Quote Originally Posted by parmachenee View Post
    Go to www.download.com and search for a zip program to download. They are free.
    Or upgrade to Windows XP! Sheesh! With Windows Vista coming out in a couple of months, prices for XP should be dropping a LOT! (I see that it's going for $70-$80 right now on eBay.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by WhereRWe? View Post
    Or upgrade to Windows XP! Sheesh! With Windows Vista coming out in a couple of months, prices for XP should be dropping a LOT! (I see that it's going for $70-$80 right now on eBay.)
    Yes tell us how you like the Windows Vista addition Brice? I have not been paying much attention to it. I know Vista business addition is already out, but the home addition is not due until January. I know you took on the roll as as beta tester, so maybe you could shed some light on it for us?
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    Thanks guys . . . I took Parmachenee's advice and found an unzip program that appears to have unzipped the file . . . now I just have to figure out how to put things together so that I can use the Palm, GSAK, etc.
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    OK, bear with me folks . . . next question.

    I have run Pocket Queries and have a lot of cache info on the GSAK program.

    I have also downloaded Cachemate to the Palm's SD card.

    How do I get the GSAK into to the Cachemate on the Palm?
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    Quote Originally Posted by firefighterjake View Post

    How do I get the GSAK into to the Cachemate on the Palm?
    Huh? If I understand your question, here's what you need to do:

    In GSAK, click on file/export/cachemate PDB file. This creates the file and gets it ready to transfer to the Palm.

    After making sure you have " Palm HotSync Manager" running, push the button to do a "hotsync" to your palm. This will put the file on the palm, and when you open Cachemate, it will add the .pdb file.

    And you're ready to go caching!


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