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Re: [Bug-tar] [PATCH] p7zip support


From: Sergey Poznyakoff
Subject: Re: [Bug-tar] [PATCH] p7zip support
Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 15:46:29 EET

Robert Millan <address@hidden> wrote:

> Because 7za doesn't support streaming, the p7zip script emulates it using
> temporary files.

This means doubling disk space requirements (at least) for unpacking
archives. In my opinion, this effectively destroys the presumed
7za advantages: there is no use in its superior performance if it
requires double space to unpack the archive. (Correct me if I'm wrong).

Regards,
Sergey





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