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From: ds4a@dalton.acc.Virginia.EDU (Dale Southard)
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Subject: Re: what is PACT, CPCT?
Keywords: PACT, CPCT, Compactor Pro
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Date: 15 Mar 91 18:02:44 GMT
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In article <7955@crash.cts.com> erich@crash.cts.com (Eric Hicks) writes:
>Just a rather simple question... I have some files that I've downloaded that
>are compressed. The Problem is that they are of file type PACT, and creator
>type CPCT. What program will read this format? I've heard mention of a
>program called "Compact Pro" or Compactor Pro", can't remember the name,
>exactly. Do these file and creator types correspond to this program? This
>would seem to be knowledge useful to many, so posting to the net would seem
>appropriate... Although you're welcome to e-mail responses if you'd like...
>

The program is called Compact Pro (v1.30 is current).  It was previously called
Compactor.  It should be available from sumex-aim or other ftp sites.  There
is also a freeware "expand-only" version available.  I just mailed my shareware
today -- the program is (IMHO) well-done.



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