best data commpressor

[computer_tom]

hi, i was wondering what is the best commpressor out there now, i have winrar right now and was wondering if there is a beter one out there?

 

[4W4K3]

I use winrar since its free. stuffit is good but i dont like to apy for stuff.

 

[houssam_ballout]

winzip is also great,

 

[Cromewell]

7zip is pretty good as well and handles most other compression formats.

 

[houssam_ballout]

from where could I look for i?

 

[Cromewell]

http://www.7-zip.org/

 

[houssam_ballout]

so what is the key to zip files that 7-zip use? (ex: A-Z algorithm used in winzip)

 

[Cromewell]

It can use one of several, http://www.7-zip.org/7z.html

 

[Apokarteron]

without question Stuffit Standard/Deluxe

 

[kurra_t]

winrar