Why zip/rar files in p2p?
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Hi there,
I hope I'm posting this in the correct sub-forum, as this isn't necessarily a problem, as much as something I've been wondering about.
Why do people use compression (like zip or rar) in sharing situations?
I've noticed the file size doesn't decrease all that much, and it makes it less likely to be seeded long, as you would have to keep two copies on your computer (the unpacked file that you may want to watch, and the still-compressed version for seeding). -
Depends on what you will share.
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Sharing single video files (also DVD/CD iso files): zip/rar does not make sense
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DVD rips (VIDEO_TS folder) as long as you can share complete folders (like in torrents): zipping does not make sense
The "no sense" remark is the reason why such zipped files are not allowed on our site.
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Applications: in most cases the installer is s single executable file (.exe, .msi whatever). Zipping such a file does make sense because a lot of sites don't allow up- /downloading of executable files. Also Winblows gets stomach ache when downloading executable files (which you should only do if you have a good and reliable and actual anti virus scanner!!!)
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Collections of pictures, CD rips (MP3, … files) : zipping does make sense
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I've always hated this too.
Most of the stuff you see this way comes from News Groups, because UseNet has a 15mb file size restriction. However, it doesn't mean that it has to be posted on other sites in the same format.
If I get a file in that format and want to post it on other sites, I always unRar/unZip it before posting. Some times I do leave files with a .exe file in rar format because people tend not to like then in their natural state.
