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Technical News & Discussion => Windows News & Discussion => Topic started by: Baz on Aug 02, 2009, 11:43:30

Title: zip progs
Post by: Baz on Aug 02, 2009, 11:43:30
I have for a few years now used a program called ALZip for my zipped files and found it very good, quick and easy to use.Checked for an update yesterday and got the latest version but when I installed it turns out that they have changed the license policy and you now need to buy it  :( :(

Its a real shame as it was one of those rare finds of a good free prog. I dont mind paying for software that I will use a lot but not this. will have to stay on the older free version until a new one is available maybe  :dunno:
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: Rik on Aug 02, 2009, 11:47:29
I bought WinZip when Nico Mak first launched it, Baz, and enjoyed free updates until Corel took it over. It's always the way. :(
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: Sebby on Aug 02, 2009, 12:37:09
There is a good free one: 7-Zip :)

http://www.7-zip.org/
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: Rik on Aug 02, 2009, 12:39:43
Does it taste like 7-Up?  :whistle:
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: Sebby on Aug 02, 2009, 12:41:20
If it did, it would be even better!
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: Glenn on Aug 02, 2009, 12:42:29
http://www.maximumcompression.com/programs.php has one or two listed :whistle:
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: Baz on Aug 02, 2009, 12:45:50
Quote from: Glenn on Aug 02, 2009, 12:42:29
http://www.maximumcompression.com/programs.php has one or two listed :whistle:

:o :o :o  one or two??  ;D
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: JB on Aug 02, 2009, 14:40:19

Another vote for 7-Zip. I have it on all my computers and it is free. Handles just about every form of compression as well.

(7z · ACE · ARC · Cabinet · cpt · DGCA · .dmg · GCA · kgb · LHA · LZX · RAR · qda · sit · SQX · zoo · ZIP)

Plus many more.
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: Glenn on Aug 02, 2009, 18:09:52
I use Izarc myself, it's missing from the list I posted earlier www.izarc.org/
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: somanyholes on Aug 03, 2009, 07:45:12
winrar http://www.rarlab.com/

and

securezip http://www.pkware.com/software-data-security/free

are good
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: gizmo71 on Aug 03, 2009, 07:52:20
Yet Another 7-Zip user here. It's not the most belled and whistled but I've found it reliable, efficient and non-annoying.
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: vitriol on Aug 03, 2009, 20:54:01
I like Winrar myself.  Very easy to use.
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: D-Dan on Aug 03, 2009, 21:55:05
7-Zip has been free for years, with no signs of changing, and will handle just about everything you throw at it (short of a Rhino with a hangover). Gets my vote :)

Steve
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: Rik on Aug 04, 2009, 10:04:28
And you know this how, Steve?  :eyebrow:
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: D-Dan on Aug 04, 2009, 20:03:17
I'm an editor on a very well respected freeware site, remember :)

Steve
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: Simon on Aug 04, 2009, 21:22:15
I think Rik was probably referring to the Rhino.  ;)
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: Rik on Aug 05, 2009, 08:52:17
I was. ;D
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: D-Dan on Aug 06, 2009, 21:43:04
Well - I tested it with a tea total rhino and it nearly choked on that. I'm guessing a hungover one would break it.  :dunno:
Title: Re: zip progs
Post by: Rik on Aug 07, 2009, 09:35:58
:rofl: :karmic:
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