Quantum compressed archive
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* http://cd.textfiles.com/1000games/ → *.PAK | * http://cd.textfiles.com/1000games/ → *.PAK | ||
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== Related formats == | == Related formats == | ||
* Some Microsoft [[Cabinet|CAB]] files use the same "Quantum" compression scheme as this format. | * Some Microsoft [[Cabinet|CAB]] files use the same "Quantum" compression scheme as this format. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:54, 28 December 2023
Quantum is a compressed archive utility, and associated file format, developed by Cinematronics corporation. It runs on a normal computer, not a quantum computer.
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[edit] Discussion
As of v0.97, the distribution includes:
- PAQ.EXE - Compressor for DOS
- UNPAQ.EXE - Decompressor for DOS
- QWIN.EXE - Decompressor for Windows 3.x
The software (at least for v0.96-0.97) is consistently named "Quantum", despite filenames that may suggest other names.
[edit] Identification
Files begin with bytes 'D' 'S'. The next byte (the major version number) is probably always 0x00.
[edit] Specifications
- quant097.zip → QUANTUM.DOC → "Archive file format" section
- Quantum compression format
[edit] Software
[edit] Sample files
[edit] Related formats
- Some Microsoft CAB files use the same "Quantum" compression scheme as this format.
