Why doesn't the compress feature on my Mac actually compress the files? It creates a .zip file but it's usually only a couple hundred k smaller than the original. [more inside]
posted by amanda on May 10, 2010 - 17 answers

OS X filter: How can I recursively unzip files (in directories that are not zipped)? [more inside]
posted by wheat on Aug 17, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there an automated script or program to create a separate zip file for each directory? [more inside]
posted by niwnfyc on Jul 7, 2008 - 4 answers

Is it safe to assume that anyone professionally employed in a computer-using job (secretary, assistant, ect.) is familiar with ZIP archives? What about the public at large? [more inside]
posted by unmake on Jun 18, 2008 - 29 answers

compressed files inside of compressed files inside of compressed files. arg. please help me automate this process. [more inside]
posted by yonation on Feb 9, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for a Zip file extractor for Windows with some specific requirements that I haven't been able to meet... [more inside]
posted by RikiTikiTavi on Oct 8, 2005 - 8 answers

Let's say I have an Apple OS X computer with a gigantic, 1.5 GB file that I'd like to put onto 3 or 4 CDs, to give someone. What's the best way to spread a file across several discs? Multiple zip files? The UNIX zip command? Some backup program?
posted by inksyndicate on Mar 23, 2004 - 9 answers