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From: raf@cup.portal.com (Robert A Freed)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: PKWARE "UnZIPs" New Compression Software (CORRECTION)
Message-ID: <14795@cup.portal.com>
Date: 18 Feb 89 21:11:53 GMT
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In article <4650@tekgvs.LABS.TEK.COM> keithe@tekgvs.LABS.TEK.COM
(Keith Ericson) writes:
> Except - how about the ZIP program that 'zips' files back and forth
> between IBM/Compatibles over the serial ports at ~115kbaud...?
> [...]
> And don't forget the Post Office's Zonal Improvement Plan (ZIP) codes, eh.

These comments remind me of something I read in a court complaint not
too long ago. ;-)  I'll never understand this obsession with names.
Personally, I'd prefer to discuss the technical merits of Phil Katz'
new programs, data compression methods, and file format.

> I mean, see just how ridiculous this can all get?!?!?

Indeed.

> kEITH (I'm sticking with ZOO to avoid the whole SEA/PK mess) eRICSON

I'm switching to PKZIP because it saves my time, space on my disks, and
charges on my phone bills.  Also, I prefer to support the one author
(of the three programs referenced in the above parenthetical comment)
who has consistently contributed original improvements to the data
compression efficiency of his archiving software.

Bob Freed                           raf@cup.portal.com
Newton Centre, MA                   ...!sun!portal!cup.portal.com!raf