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    compression files on macbook pro

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by guhjeeh, Aug 16, 2006.

  1. guhjeeh

    guhjeeh Notebook Consultant

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    well when i was on windows i would use alzip to open/create compression files. What programs are there on mac to do the same thing? i got this .rar file and am having a hard time trying to find a program to open it. Any suggestions?
     
    guhjeeh, Aug 16, 2006
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  2. xbandaidx

    xbandaidx Notebook Deity

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    Well .rar is currently one of the few I know that OS X does not support byself without third party software.

    I would recommend searching on google for Rar Expander, it's beta I believe, but it works pretty well. Mac OS X should be able to handle zip files without any problems.

    Update: Here is a direct link to it for you.
    http://rarexpander.sourceforge.net/Downloads.html
     
    xbandaidx, Aug 16, 2006
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