Topic 40 of 395: WinZip
Wed, Jul 24, 1996 (11:12) |
Paul Terry Walhus (terry)
WinZip -- WinZip is considered by many users to be the best
compression/uncompression utility available on the 'net. One of its
most useful features is the ability to check out a zipped program, or
even to install an archive, and then uninstall it later if you decide
you'd rather not keep it. The recently added WinZip Wizard
integrates WinZip's solid supply of features in a powerful yet easy
to use interface that beginning users will surely adore. The on-line
help documentation is definitely one of the most complete and
helpful available. It includes extensive information on the program
itself, compression types and formats available, a brief tutorial, and
even a section with quick hints and tips. WinZip includes the ability
to compress/decompress ZIP, Z, TAR, and GZIP formats, as well
as providing a front-end for decompressing LZH and ARJ files.
WinZip also provides a front-end for making an EXE file (a
self-extracting compressed archive) from a zipped archive.
Providing a front-end means that WinZip can run these tasks
through its interface, but a companion piece of software must
perform the actual task. Additional features include scanning
downloaded archives for viruses (as a front-end), the ability to
quickly compress entire directories, separate versions for Windows
3.x and Windows 95/NT users, and the ability to run as a pull-down
menu from within File Manager.
Pros: Excellent help documentation; easy to use; many, many
features and options
Cons: Some tasks must be performed by additional external
programs
New for 3.x: All
New WinZip Wizard, many bug fixes, revised interface
New for 95: WinZip Install/Try/Uninstall add-on now included
Version Reviewed: Win 3.x - 6.1 Official Release. Win 95 - 6.1a
Beta 1
Date of Review: 6/29/96 Reviewer: Forrest Stroud
8 responses total.
Topic 40 of 395 [apps]: WinZip
Response 1 of 8: Sidney Skinner (sges) * Sun, Aug 11, 1996 (19:48) * 1 lines
I notice that PKZIP for windows is not reviewed. I have fond it to have both advantages and disadvantages versus WinZIP. However It is a good progran and should be reviewed http://www.pkware.com
Topic 40 of 395 [apps]: WinZip
Response 2 of 8: Sidney Skinner (sges) * Sun, Aug 11, 1996 (19:59) * 1 lines
I notice that PKZIP for windows is not reviewed. I have fond it to have both advantages and disadvantages versus WinZIP. However It is a good progran and should be reviewed http://www.pkware.com
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Response 3 of 8: JanMann (janmann) * Tue, Nov 12, 1996 (10:13) * 1 lines
Strongly suggest you also try a competitive shareware product called Drag-And-Zip by Canyon Software. No pull-down menu, just drag the file and drop it on the Icon. It's fast, easy to use, very stable, and appears to do all that WinZip does...
Topic 40 of 395 [apps]: WinZip
Response 4 of 8: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Nov 12, 1996 (10:17) * 3 lines
WinZip does a lot. It has a 'Wizard' that guides you through the process and it cleans up your install
file (deletes) it after you're done. It would be tough to compete with WinZip but I'll check out this
other app.
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Response 5 of 8: Peter Kolbus (pkolbus) * Tue, Nov 19, 1996 (04:44) * 1 lines
JanMann: Winzip will drag-drop in conjunction with Win95 Explorer, File Manager or Norton Desktop. I use 6.1a and wouldn't consider anything else... I rate it VERY highly...
Topic 40 of 395 [apps]: WinZip
Response 6 of 8: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) * Tue, Nov 19, 1996 (09:31) * 1 lines
Peter is this a feature in the freeware version or the registered version?
Topic 40 of 395 [apps]: WinZip
Response 7 of 8: Peter E. Sand (sand) * Tue, Feb 10, 1998 (08:55) * 9 lines
I have a general questions for the group: I would like to compress an entire directory structure and do it in such a way that I can send that compressed package as a single object.
In the mac world this is easily done with stuffit (just "stuff" the entire folder and handle it as one object).
In the PC world, things appear different: you can only "zip" individual files, not the full folder/folder structure.
Any ideas?
- Peter.
Topic 40 of 395 [apps]: WinZip
Response 8 of 8: Martin A. Kopp (Baldguy) * Sat, Feb 21, 1998 (09:59) * 1 lines
Not true, Peter. You can zip your entire drive, if you want, preserving the directory structure. You can even turn the zip file into a self-extracting executable.
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