Re: File Compression
>Okay, who has the best compression algorithm/program on the EU Contribution
>Page?
Well, I used Daniel Bernstein's routines for my first version of EDOM>
But now there's also routines available of for the gzip format and lha (I
believe) ..
Benchmarks would tell. There no such thing as a compression algorithm that
suits all needs.
It is based on a certain predictibility of the data. In other words, need
less space for more common data. The definition of "common" is where the
ugly part is. Some algorithms are good for text, other for bitmaps.
Some are better at patterns (repeatment of a certain text or combination of
text), while some are better at mathimatical relationships.. (not that I
know any that actually compresses a picture of a circle into a formula
though in theory..)
Anyways, for what type of data are you gonna compress ?
And what the limit on speed and file size (to get the priorities straight)
In other words, where do you need it for ?
Ralf
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