File Compression
The best way to combat file space problems is to utilize a simple compression program. The function of a compression program is to take large files and make them smaller without changing or losing any information in the file. It does this by using a complex set of algorithms and equations that take the bits of information in the file, reduce the size, and then remember how to put the files back together. Since a file is made up of 1000's of bits of information it can be reduced from 1000's down to 100's without losing information because an algorithm can predict where those other bits WILL go when the file is uncompressed later.
There are many different compression programs to choose from. Even though each program uses different algorithms for their compression, they all compress files about the same. A typical compression rate for a 100k Word document containing all text is about 60%-90% of the original file size. By using a file compression application, transfer time while using our FTP site, or emailing us your files will be greatly reduced.
Stuffit Expander is Mac OSX's default file compression aid, and Winzip® is Windows/IBM compatible's most commonly usedfile compressor (can be downloaded for free at www.download.com).
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