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In computer science and information theory, data compression or source coding is the process of encoding information using fewer bits (or other information-bearing units) than an unencoded representation would use through use of specific encoding schemes. For example, this article could be encoded with fewer bits if we accept the convention that the word "compression" be encoded as "comp". One popular instance of compression that many computer users are familiar with is the ZIP file format, which, as well as providing compression, acts as an archiver, storing many files in a single output file.
As is the case with any form of communication, compressed data communication only works when both the sender and receiver of the information understand the encoding scheme. For example, this text makes sense only if the receiver understands that it is intended to be interpreted as characters representing the English language. Similarly, compressed data can only be understood if the decoding method is known by the receiver. Some compression algorithms exploit this property in order to encrypt data during the compression process so that decompression can only be achieved by an authorized party (eg. through the use of a password).
Compression is possible because most real-world data has statistical redundancy. For example, the letter 'e' is much more common in English text than the letter 'z', and the probability that the letter 'q' will be followed by the letter 'z' is rather small. Lossless compression algorithms usually exploit statistical redundancy in such a way as to represent the sender's data more concisely, but nevertheless perfectly.
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BigSpeed Zipper - Compact ZIP tool with unusual features such as browsing ZIP files before downloading and full-text search of ZIP file contents.
Meta Description: [ Secure File Sharing, Virtual Private Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network, Instant Messaging,
on-the-fly encryption, transparent compression, File Compression ActiveX Control, Data Compression Library, Zip Utility ]
Bzip2 and Libbzip2 - Patent free, high-quality data compressor for Windows or Unix.
Meta Description: [ Official Home Page for bzip2, the high-quality, open-source data compressor. The current stable version is bzip2 1.0.3. ]
Cathonian Ventures Ltd - Zipfusion - Flexible self-extractor, use with any zip tools that create type 0 (stored) and type 8 (deflate) format zip files. Feature a built-in configuration editor.
Meta Description: [ A powerful and versatile zip self-extractor ]
dczip - Freeware data compression utility for zip, tar, gzip and bzip2 files. Requires Java 1.3 or better.
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Dzip - Compact Windows compression program that creates small .DZ archive files. Integrates with Windows Explorer.
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EnZip - Windows Explorer-integrated Zip program which can also build self-extracting archives with customized interfaces.
FileCompress Uharc Gui - A free Uharc 0.4 Gui with SFX and other features like preview of .uha file.
Meta Description: [ FileCompress.tk - A FREE Uharc GUI ]
Free WinZIP Alternatives - A roundup and review of fully WinZIP-compatible freeware ZIP programs -- compared on the basis of usability.
Meta Description: [ Free WinZIp Alternatives: A Roundup of Freeware Tools Suitable for Replacing WinZIP. ]
FreeZip - Windows zip utility that prides itself on being small, fast and efficient.
Meta Description: [ FreeZip - freeware zip and unzip software for MS Windows ]
Gzip - Open source command line data stream compressor and archiver.
Meta Description: [ The gzip home page: sources, executables, FAQ, ... ]
ICEOWS - Windows compression utility using the ARJ format (was called ArjFolder). Can extract, test, and view files stored in ZIP, GZIP, TAR, CAB, RAR, ACE, PK3, etc. and create SFX executables.
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IZArc - This ZIP utility supports a huge number of compression formats including 7-ZIP. Also has AES encryption and a skinnable interface.
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UltimateZip - Supports a wide variety of archive types, creates self extracting archives, integrates with mail and virus scan, and integrates with Windows Explorer.
Meta Description: [ UltimateZip, the archiver for the future. ]
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Meta Description: [ WinBZip2 - Windows GUI utility for working with bzip2 files ]
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zipdiff - An open source Java utility for comparing two zip files. Also suitable for JAR, EAR, WAR and RAR files.
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Meta Description: [ Small utility to read/extract zip files ]
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ZIPGenius - A full-featured ZIP program with SFX and ZIP-64 support. Also supports AES encryption 7-ZIP format and integrated image-viewing.
ZipItFast - ZIP program with a skinned interface and full support for over 20 compression formats.
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Meta Description: [ Free zip and unzip utility. Easy to use free zip program. Can zip, unzip and make executable files.View unzip directories before you install. High level of compression. ]
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