NuFX
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| + | '''NuFX''' was an archiving format used for the Apple II series late in its history, created by Andy Nicholas as a student project at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The [[ShrinkIt]] program (also created by Nicholas) supported it. It usually uses [[LZW]] compression. | ||
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== Identification == | == Identification == | ||
NuFX files start with bytes {{magic|4e f5 46 e9 6c e5}}. This is ASCII "<code>NuFile</code>", but with the high bit set on alternate bytes. | NuFX files start with bytes {{magic|4e f5 46 e9 6c e5}}. This is ASCII "<code>NuFile</code>", but with the high bit set on alternate bytes. | ||
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| + | == Specifications == | ||
| + | * [https://nulib.com/library/FTN.e08002.htm Apple II File Type Notes - ShrinkIt / NuFX] | ||
| + | * [https://gswv.apple2.org.za/a2zine/GS.WorldView/Resources/The.MacShrinkIt.Project/ARCHIVES.TXT ARCHIVE FORMATS AND DATA, by Raymond Clay], "NuFX - SHRINKIT" section | ||
== Software == | == Software == | ||
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* [{{SACFTPURL|pack|ibmnulib.zip}} NuLib v3.24] (DOS software) | * [{{SACFTPURL|pack|ibmnulib.zip}} NuLib v3.24] (DOS software) | ||
* [https://www.callapple.org/software/an-a-p-p-l-e-review-shink-fit-x-for-mac-os-x/ Shink-Fit X] - Mac OS X archiver compatible with ShrinkIt | * [https://www.callapple.org/software/an-a-p-p-l-e-review-shink-fit-x-for-mac-os-x/ Shink-Fit X] - Mac OS X archiver compatible with ShrinkIt | ||
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== Sample files == | == Sample files == | ||
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* [http://www.fadden.com/techmisc/hdc/lesson09.htm Hacking data compression] (gives lots of format details) | * [http://www.fadden.com/techmisc/hdc/lesson09.htm Hacking data compression] (gives lots of format details) | ||
* [http://apple2.org.za/gswv/a2zine/faqs/Csa2FLUTILS.html#002 What are ShrinkIt files?] | * [http://apple2.org.za/gswv/a2zine/faqs/Csa2FLUTILS.html#002 What are ShrinkIt files?] | ||
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Revision as of 15:45, 14 September 2023
NuFX was an archiving format used for the Apple II series late in its history, created by Andy Nicholas as a student project at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The ShrinkIt program (also created by Nicholas) supported it. It usually uses LZW compression.
When NuFX-format data was placed into Binary II format for transfer, the file extension .bxy was used.
Contents |
Identification
NuFX files start with bytes 4e f5 46 e9 6c e5. This is ASCII "NuFile", but with the high bit set on alternate bytes.
Specifications
- Apple II File Type Notes - ShrinkIt / NuFX
- ARCHIVE FORMATS AND DATA, by Raymond Clay, "NuFX - SHRINKIT" section
Software
- NuLib, NuLib2, NufxLib
- NuLib v3.24 (DOS software)
- Shink-Fit X - Mac OS X archiver compatible with ShrinkIt
- ShrinkIt
Sample files
Links
- NuFX format described (A2-Central, Aug. 1989)
- Hacking data compression (gives lots of format details)
- What are ShrinkIt files?
