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- File extensions are used to convey information concerning the file formats
- Most FTP directories have a README.txt file that includes an index of all
the files in the directory. Sometimes these README.txt files include information
regarding the compression method used and where you can find a free copy of the
software needed to uncompress the file
- Look at the files' extensions to
determine the compression method (see next Chapter 5 section on compression)
Dave Marshall
9/28/2001