7 of the Best Free Linux Compression Tools

Posted by sde on Feb 26, 2011 2:10 AM EDT
LinuxLinks.com; By Steve Emms
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Data compression is the process of storing data in a format that uses less space than the original representation would use. Compressing data can be very useful particularly in the field of communications as it enables devices to transmit or store data in fewer bits. Besides reducing tranmission bandwidth, compression increases the amount of information that can be stored on a hard disk drive or other storage device.

To provide an insight into the quality of software available for Linux, we have compiled a list of 7 of the best free compression tools. Hopefully, there will be something of interest here for anyone who wishes to maximise their computer and network resources. We give our highest recommendation to Lrzip.

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