Re: [NTLK] was: Stuff It......

From: Dan

On 3/22/2007 8:18 AM, Goodwin, Greg P. wrote:
> Not to mention Newton has it's own zip utility.
>
> StuffIt, in my opinion, is a close sourced standard that needs to be
> avoided. Especially since you HAVE to buy it now.
>
> Doc Clu

Well you don't "have to" buy it....IF you can put up with the constant
pop ups which gets old very very quickly.

-Dan

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	Why do that?  Zip utilities exist on every platform I own
INCLUDING my Atari 800.  When it comes to archiving, you want a standard
that is very easily attainable, and I can see the Zip format being with
us long after Stuffit will be.  And if not, I know that many archives of
many platforms will have copies of the zip standard available.
Stuffit... lots of luck finding older versions, and they are mainly PC
and Mac related.  You won't find a version for the Newton.  An Atari ST
attempt was made which is wayyy outdated, and I'm sure Amiga has some
level of attempt.  But the point here is, zip is everywhere, Stuffit not
so much.  :)
Doc Clu
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