S9·E3 File Compression
Synopsis
As files got larger and disk storage capacity stagnated, software developers came up with utilities to compress and shrink the size of files. This program looks at several examples including PKZip, Stacker, StuffIt Deluxe, DoubleUp, VideoSpigot, ReelTime, PicturePress, Impressit, Handmade Software, and Disk Doubler. Guests include Phil Katz, president of PKWare; Gary Clow, president of Stac Electronics; and David Schargel, president of Aladdin Systems. Originally broadcast in 1991. http://archive.org/details/filecompress
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When did Season 9 Episode 3 of Computer Chronicles air?
Season 9, Episode 3 ('File Compression') originally aired on October 15, 1991.
How long is Season 9 Episode 3 ('File Compression')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.
What happens in Computer Chronicles Season 9 Episode 3?
As files got larger and disk storage capacity stagnated, software developers came up with utilities to compress and shrink the size of files. This program looks at several examples including PKZip, Stacker, StuffIt Deluxe, DoubleUp, VideoSpigot, ReelTime, PicturePress, Impressit, Handmade Software, ...
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