Re: LZ: a zipping utility

Subject: Re: LZ: a zipping utility
From: Tony Lieuallen <marvin@saturn.superlink.net>
Date: Wed, 4 Sep 1996 17:33:19 -0400 (EDT)
In-Reply-To: <322CFB05.2F9C@ntsource.com>

On Tue, 3 Sep 1996, Peter Cordes wrote:


> i personally think that a zipping program on the ti-85 is a bad idea. my
[snip]


I used to think that, but take this example.  I have around 26k of ZShell
programs on my calc.  A compression ratio of only 25% would mean I save 6.5k  
I can now use the extra memory on my calc to make TI-BASIC programs have enough
space to run.  Also, adding compression for TI-B programs would be great (The
final output would be stored as a string, right?) because I have TI-B programs
that I need to keep, but don't use very often.


I belive that the only way to decide if a 'zip' program will work is to have
someone make it.  Also, it may have better effects for some people.


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