OT: File compression

From: JP Hindin <jplist_at_kiwigeek.com>
Date: Thu Feb 6 18:54:01 2003

On Thu, 6 Feb 2003 acme_at_ao.net wrote:
> Or, does anyone know where I can find C source for a simple file compression
> routine? The program needs to be portable to Linux, MS-DOS, CP/M and
> CP/M-86. (I am capable of making changes in the code to accomodate different
> compilers)

I'd wander around looking at pre-existing open source implementations -
they're already portable and if you want to fiddle with them, you can.
If you head on over to FreshMeat (www.freshmeat.net) you can find gzip,
zip and bzip2 - all of these have available source for your viewing
pleasure.

Enjoy;
JP
Received on Thu Feb 06 2003 - 18:54:01 GMT