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Favorite Articles at AboutQ. "What is 'Zip' and 'WinZip'?": Understanding Zipping and Unzipping FilesFebruary, 2008 So you've just finished a download, and now you have a cryptic ".zip" file sitting on your hard drive. You've heard of Zip and WinZip, but no one has ever explained it to you. What do you do now? A. Zipping and Unzipping files is a file management technique that is quite easy to learn. Let's break it down into smaller parts: Q1: What is a Zip File? Ans: A Zip file is sometimes called an "archive" file. The Zip file itself is really just a container... it holds the real files inside it. The purpose behind the Zip file is transportation and storage. The Zip file acts like a ziploc sandwich bag - it holds contents inside for easy transporting and storage. This makes Zip files (and their counterpart Rar files) very valuable to file sharers and downloaders. Q2: How Do Zip Files Work? Ans: A Zip file achieves three things:
Q3: Is 'Zip' the same as 'WinZip'? Ans: Although many people confuse the two, they are technically different. Next: How to Unzip Files With the Right Software... Favorite Articles at About |
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