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Old 20-07-2005, 16:07   #1
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Anyone recommend a good zip program

Ok i know Windows has a zip feature built in but can anyone recommend a good zip program?
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Old 20-07-2005, 16:11   #2
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Re: Anyone recommend a good zip program

winace, does nearly all formats been using it for years
http://www.winace.com/
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Re: Anyone recommend a good zip program

I use Winrar and Winzip.

www.winzip.com

www.rarlabs.com
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Re: Anyone recommend a good zip program

Same as what Saxodriver said.
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Re: Anyone recommend a good zip program

Hasn't this been done a few times before?

Best compression format is .7zip
Most widely used and compatible is .zip

Several free archive programs will open and create both of those formats, my favourite is TugZip
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Re: Anyone recommend a good zip program

I use as per Saxo's message & to heck with the licensing
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Re: Anyone recommend a good zip program

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Originally Posted by Wayne A
Ok i know Windows has a zip feature built in but can anyone recommend a good zip program?
I'd recommend this
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Re: Anyone recommend a good zip program

I can personally recommend this
http://www.zipgenius.it/index_eng.htm
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