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10-12-2007, 02:45 PM
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Data compressors / Archivers
Can someone give me the name of a decent, and free, archiver / compressor? I had WINRAR but it stopped working after the 40 day trial period.
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10-12-2007, 02:59 PM
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10-12-2007, 08:33 PM
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I used zip when it was shareware and now I use winrar ( Yes I paid for both. I don't object to doing so. ).
Keep us posted on your use of 7zip . I can't be the only one thinking this merits more attention then it's been getting. More files and larger hard drives doesn't translate into less need for compression ( we'll all be archiving soon enough ) and this is how we keep track.
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10-12-2007, 08:49 PM
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here is a review written by Alaron: http://www.pcmech.com/article/7zip/
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10-12-2007, 08:59 PM
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I found a program called ISArc, it's totally free, and works great.
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10-13-2007, 03:06 AM
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The zip program built into XP runs fine and the price is right
 7zip does a better job at compressing but the trade off is that it takes longer to do it...
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10-14-2007, 09:43 AM
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7Zip also slows my computer down a massive amount.
Its OK though, i just registered WinRar...im familiar with it, and i prefer it from 7-zip. Thanks guys |
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