[Nfbf-l] Teck Tip of the Day: The Problem with 7Z compression utility

[Derek Roberts]

7z compression is actually far better than some others (.zip, for
instance). The code and specs for the 7z format are open, so other
programs not being able to extract it isn't the 7zip team's problem.
Also, if you don't want it to be the default, you can change that when
you install it, or edit your windows default program settings.
I prefer 7zip myself because it tends to compress better, and I don't
have a super fast connection.

Thanks,
KJ4UFX


On 5/2/13, Alan Dicey <adicey at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Dear Friends,
> This subject seems to have been ignored for some time now, and I feel
> compelled to bring it to the attention of members on this fine list.
> The Problem with 7Z compression utility
>
> Firstly, if you install it, it wants to become the default "compression
> program" on your computer, myself, I had to uninstall it as I simply could
> not get   it to Not be the default compression program.
>
> Secondly, Is that if you use it to compress a file, the person receiving
> that file, will need that  7Z compression utility  to unpack the file.
>
> I have not found another program that will extract the file compressed using
>
> 7Z
> That is why I do not use it, as I want my friends to be able to extract the
>
> files from the folder I sent them with whatever program they have on their
> computers that is designed for extracting compressed files.
>
> It seems 7Z compression utility  is trying to get a monopoly on
> compression.
>
> I mean they are trying to force people to use their program.
>
> I will not use it.
>
> And if I receive a file that uses this program, I simply will go to
> Convertfile.com and change the format of the 7Z compression utility  to
> another one.
> Or I will just delete the file, it depends on how much time I want to spend
> on the file, what it is worth to me.
>
> Just wanted to bring this subject to the attention of the fine members on
> this list.
>
> Summary, if you use 7Z to compress a folder, the person you sent that
> compressed file to will need 7Z on their computer to extract the folder. And
>
> also, you can change the format of a 7Z compression utility  , you do not
> have to download the program to get the file extracted.
>
> With Best Regards,
> Alan Dicey
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