[Geek] Compression utility

[dancefloorlandmine]

We've got people currently using .zip utilities to compress files. However, we've also had a problem with at least one .zip archive corrupting, which is, technically at least, referred to as "a bugger". What, in the collected opinion of those who intermittently browse these tedious pages, is the best compression software, taking into account cost, compression performance, reliability, and recoverability/tendency to corrupt. Oh, and ease of use ...

Cheers, all!

Comments

[thepaintedone.livejournal.com]

For format, ZIP. Anything else makes not the slightest bit of sense for non-geeks.

Personaly I've always used the shareware version of winzip (well I originaly used pkzip, but never mind). Or rather I did until I migrated to windows XP. It has built in zip support in the OS, which presents zips as folders to the users. Very, very simple, user friendly and free with the OS.

[d-floorlandmine.livejournal.com]

[grin] Yeah - I've just discovered the XP zip bundling, having had to upgrade to a new work PC following the failure of my last one. I used to use WinZip, but they've gone all time-limited on our ass, so until I moved to XP I was using BigSpeed Zipper, as it is still free to charities. Might well just sort out a WinZip licence soon, but seeing as we were without an IT Manager at the time ...

Cheers!

[thepaintedone.livejournal.com]

Have you tried an older version of the free trial of winzip? I haven't downloaded one for a couple of years now, but all the older versions kept working no matter how far past the time limit you went. I probably have an old copy of the installer somewhere if you like?

(This of course would be naughty, but I won't tell if you won't) ;o)

[d-floorlandmine.livejournal.com]

[grin] Now that would be handy. One of the PCs here might have the old version, but I'm not sure which one!

I'll be wery wery quiet!