Uploading 7-Zip (.7z) Files

Hey everyone,

I ran into a problem today when releasing a compressed file to the community. The problem was the file size. As a RAR or ZIP file, I was unable to fall under the 10MB limit. As a 7-zip (7z) file, however, I was able to reduce it down to 6MB. It's a shame that the board doesn't allow uploading 7z files. Allowing 7z file uploads would be an advantage to the board (less to host), and to the members (less to upload and download). What are your opinions on the matter?

Kind Regards,
Spirited

PS: If you are not familiar with 7-Zip, it's a file compression method just like ZIP and RAR, just much stronger. For example, my file as a ZIP was 10.8MB, RAR 10.2 MB, 7z 6.8MB. It's just another way of compressing and sharing large files.

Edit: Just another example... I'm trying to release a source for the Conquer Online community.
Look at these sizes for my compressed source:

Zip: 23,876 KB
Rar: 18,482 KB
7z: 3,530 KB

7z is nice so why not =)
#yes

then also add gzip compression (*.gz) and LZMA (*.xz)

Simply use another Hoster for your files and share the link?

I mostly specified 7z since it's a very popular file compression, similar to RAR and ZIP. 7z is mostly used by the development communities when distributing large files. I commonly use it in the Conquer Online section to compress clients. For anything large, I use mediafire or another host; however, elitepvpers is much more reliable for distributing elitepvper exclusive files. I'd rather use elitepvpers any day for section related releases.

Yes. I personally use 7z instead of winRAR. I think some users who worry about hard-drive space or slow download speeds should be able to use this method as a substitute for WinRAR.

Just another example... I'm trying to release a source for the Conquer Online community.
Look at these sizes for my compressed source:

Zip: 23,876 KB
Rar: 18,482 KB
7z: 3,530 KB

Yes, very good Idea.

Awesome idea.

I'm glad this is still active. I've noticed that other boards accept compressed files as attachments. It seems a bit behind of us not to.

Yes

Gogogo

Yes :)

Definitely something that the forum would benefit from.

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Originally Posted by Der-Eddy then also add gzip compression (*.gz) and LZMA (*.xz)

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Good idea. :)