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From: dhmst1@unix.cis.pitt.edu (Daniel H Marx)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.laptops
Subject: any experience with Stacker
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Date: 6 Mar 91 02:34:33 GMT
Reply-To: dhmst1@unix.cis.pitt.edu (Daniel H Marx)
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I've seen mention of a program called Stacker that is supposed to compress
and uncompress files on a real time basis with the effect of virtually 
doubling the size of one's hard drive.  Since laptops tend to be limited in
space and expandability, this seems like a wonderful utility.
   Has anyone had any actual experience with this?  I wonder how much it
slows I/O calls.  How much compression can one really expect?  Are there any
caveats?  I would think that if this program is as good as advertised it 
would be of interest to many on the net and so public responses may be 
appropriate, however, I will gladly summarize personal responses if
significant.