View Full Version : what exactly is a zipped file and what does it do
skate0popwar
February 27th, 2005, 05:01 AM
i wasnt sure where to post this, but im just curious, what is the diference between a regular folder and a zipped folder, like i play a game(battle for middle earth) online and if i download a map from a website it comes in a zipped file, and whats the point of extracting if u can just move the files...sorry for so many questions but im curious and have never known
thnx
braggwade2
February 27th, 2005, 05:41 AM
A zipped file is a compressed file which means it compresses the file or folder to make it smaller. It allows user (computers) to send files in smaller amounts for example I have a 6.23 MB file and I compress it to 5.76MB it will be easier to transfer through email to a friends email account. Big Software Companies most of the time compress their files because they are so large.
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rds7015
February 27th, 2005, 05:46 AM
go to askjeeves web site typ in question it will give you several site to go for answers. hope this helps.
skate0popwar
February 27th, 2005, 05:58 AM
ok i get it now
Sammal
February 27th, 2005, 02:09 PM
Btw there are other compressed formats like rar,pae,7-zip,bh(black hole),lha,and lot more with all kinds of capabilities.Ofcourse u need a certain program to create a compressed file.Most popular are Winzip and Winrar but i duggest Powerarchiver to compress and extract files http://cybertechhelp.com/forums/images/smilies/satan.gif(search google)