Curry Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 I will openly admit my computer ignorance right now. Just dont know much about the things all I want is for them to serve me. Anyway - in the PBEM league we have many new players, and all of a sudden many players are using the .rar file in sending the SC file via email. Help? What is the .rar file? Is it like a zip file? Where do I get such a program? Is it better than a zip? Why are so many people all of a sudden using it. Thanks to anyone that can answer this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les the Sarge 9-1 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 RAR is a common compression tool. I use one called Ace ie the files end in .ace Look online for RAR as a compression tool, and it should be easy to locate. I personally like WinAce, but alot of people use WinRAR. Winzip is merely more known to some people. If you have trouble actually finding it, let me know, I can send it to you (somehow). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt88 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 Curry, Winrar is an archiver wihich is better than winzip. It works the same way. You can download it for free here Me and Les are using Winace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt88 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 Damn, Les you're fast ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les the Sarge 9-1 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 It appears Kurt and I got here same time hehe. For some (like Kurt), it helps if the file is compressed with email file size limitations. Also allows the file to send a good deal faster too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les the Sarge 9-1 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 Kurt got yer turn by the way, will process some today in between activities. Processing some dvds at the moment, and will have company in couple of hours. But will be able to send a few turns all the same. Just having guys over to watch anime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt88 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 Sure, take your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curry Posted March 6, 2004 Author Share Posted March 6, 2004 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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