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How Do You Decide Which Compression Format To Use With Pkzip?

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How Do You Decide Which Compression Format To Use With Pkzip?

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The compression format you choose depends on your purpose for compressing files. This eHow describes compression formats and their uses for PKZip 2.7 for Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT. Create a zip file (.zip extension) if you are backing up (archiving) files or if you are sending files to someone. If you are sending the zip file, make sure the recipient can decompress your zip file. Create a self-extracting zip file if you are sending files to someone who does not have the software to decompress your zip file. Self-extracting zip files include decompression software within the file. The person receiving your file can just double-click the zip file and it will automatically decompress. Create a self-extracting zip file if you are compressing files for software distribution. You will need to purchase a distribution license from PKWARE. The licensed copy contains extra options, such as the patch function. This function enables you to distribute software updates to your customers.