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Old 01-04-2007, 05:55 AM
arizona nugget
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Compressing files

I noticed that in "my computer" there is an option for compressing files to
save room. Is this a good idea and how complicated would that make looking
at - say - My Pictures folder or music or whatever. Have no clue.

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Re: Compressing files

Unless you have issues with drive space, it's pretty much a waste of time.

arizona nugget wrote:

> I noticed that in "my computer" there is an option for compressing files to
> save room. Is this a good idea and how complicated would that make looking
> at - say - My Pictures folder or music or whatever. Have no clue.
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Old 01-04-2007, 05:56 AM
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Re: Compressing files

Bob

Also not all files compress. One needs to test and observe the results.
Compressing current regularly accessed files would also not be a
good idea.

I imagine you are aware of these points. I have mentioned them
for the benefit of the OP.

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> Unless you have issues with drive space, it's pretty much a waste of
> time.
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> arizona nugget wrote:
>
>> I noticed that in "my computer" there is an option for compressing
>> files to save room. Is this a good idea and how complicated would
>> that make looking at - say - My Pictures folder or music or whatever.
>> Have no clue.
>>

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