zip progs

[Baz]

I have for a few years now used a program called ALZip for my zipped files and found it very good, quick and easy to use.Checked for an update yesterday and got the latest version but when I installed it turns out that they have changed the license policy and you now need to buy it 

Its a real shame as it was one of those rare finds of a good free prog. I dont mind paying for software that I will use a lot but not this. will have to stay on the older free version until a new one is available maybe 

[Rik]

I bought WinZip when Nico Mak first launched it, Baz, and enjoyed free updates until Corel took it over. It's always the way.

[Sebby]

There is a good free one: 7-Zip

http://www.7-zip.org/

[Rik]

Does it taste like 7-Up? 

[Sebby]

If it did, it would be even better!

[Glenn]

http://www.maximumcompression.com/programs.php has one or two listed

[Baz]

http://www.maximumcompression.com/programs.php has one or two listed

  one or two?? 

[JB]

Another vote for 7-Zip. I have it on all my computers and it is free. Handles just about every form of compression as well.

(7z · ACE · ARC · Cabinet · cpt · DGCA · .dmg · GCA · kgb · LHA · LZX · RAR · qda · sit · SQX · zoo · ZIP)

Plus many more.

[Glenn]

I use Izarc myself, it's missing from the list I posted earlier www.izarc.org/

[somanyholes]

winrar http://www.rarlab.com/

and

securezip http://www.pkware.com/software-data-security/free

are good

[gizmo71]

Yet Another 7-Zip user here. It's not the most belled and whistled but I've found it reliable, efficient and non-annoying.

[vitriol]

I like Winrar myself.  Very easy to use.

[D-Dan]

7-Zip has been free for years, with no signs of changing, and will handle just about everything you throw at it (short of a Rhino with a hangover). Gets my vote

Steve

[Rik]

And you know this how, Steve? 

[D-Dan]

I'm an editor on a very well respected freeware site, remember

Steve

[Simon]

I think Rik was probably referring to the Rhino. 

[Rik]

I was.

[D-Dan]

Well - I tested it with a tea total rhino and it nearly choked on that. I'm guessing a hungover one would break it. 

[Rik]