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3 Replies Last post: Dec 14, 2008 5:57 AM by doverrog  
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Nov 18, 2008 6:54 AM

File Compression to send to Non-Macs

Hi -
I have a largish document which includes photos and illustrations. It's been done in Word on my eMac. The file details are given as Microsoft Word RTF document Size 128.8 MB on disk (135.058.195 bytes).
I have downloaded "Stuffit" and have tested it. I get Stuffit X Archive 40.6 MB on disk (42.449.178 bytes).
Using a droplet I can get a zip archive file 46.1 MB on disk (48.381.720 bytes).
As sending the uncompressed file would clog up people's email boxes, can anyone recommend which would be the best format to use to send it to PC users?
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1. Dec 3, 2008 9:54 AM in response to: doverrog
Re: File Compression to send to Non-Macs
Just to update you. I'm sending items using PDF and it seems to be working - even in Tasmania!
Thanks again.
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2. Dec 14, 2008 5:35 AM in response to: doverrog
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Use .zip format. But rather than emailing the file directly, why not use a Web based service like YouSendIt.com? It's really much less hassle that way.
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3. Dec 14, 2008 5:57 AM in response to: James_Dempsey
Re: File Compression to send to Non-Macs
Thanks James. That's really useful and it works!!!
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