The ZIP compression algorithm has not changed since PKWARE (the
inventor of ZIP) developed their DOS version 1.8 software about
7-8 years ago. ALL zip software can read and uncompress ANY zip
file as long as you stay above the PKZIP version 1.8 threshold.
As I said in a previous post, the only difference in the various
brands of ZIP program is the added features and functionality.
They ALL read and write the EXACT same file format.
Since you are talking about a printing shop, you should make sure
they have a PC. Most printers use MAC equipment.
Jim Meagher
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: PCSOFT - Personal Computer software discussion list
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Robert H. Edsall
> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 1998 8:35 AM
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> If I use WINZIP6.3 to compress a file, can another person (or in
> this case,
> a printing shop) use PKZIP to uncompress it, since the zip format
> is standard?
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