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How does file compression work?
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So, I realised today I take file compression for granted. The ability to bundle a few files together into one, and have it come out smaller than any of them, is something I just accept as a fact, but how does it actually work? I have a limited knowledge of it that includes something to do with repl…
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Lossless Compression Lossless compression is where no data is lost. Everything that is entered can be retrieved perfectly. This works well for text or binary files where the smallest error will be noticed. File compression works by taking the file a…
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