Quantum compressed archive
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| − | '''Quantum | + | '''Quantum''' 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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| + | == Discussion == | ||
| + | As of v0.97, the distribution includes: | ||
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| + | * PAQ.EXE - Compressor for DOS | ||
| + | * UNPAQ.EXE - Decompressor for DOS | ||
| + | * QWIN.EXE - Decompressor for Windows 3.x | ||
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| + | The software (at least for v0.96-0.97) is consistently named "Quantum", despite filenames that may suggest other names. | ||
== Identification == | == Identification == | ||
| − | Files begin with bytes | + | Files begin with bytes {{magic|'D' 'S'}}. The next byte (the major version number) is probably always <code>0x00</code>. |
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| + | == Specifications == | ||
| + | * [{{SACFTPURL|pack|quant097.zip}} quant097.zip] → QUANTUM.DOC → "Archive file format" section | ||
== Software == | == Software == | ||
| − | * | + | * {{CdTextfiles|pdos9606/ARCHIVER/TOOLS/QUANT096.ZIP|Quantum 0.96}} |
| + | * [{{SACFTPURL|pack|quant097.zip}} Quantum 0.97] | ||
== Sample files == | == Sample files == | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
* [http://www.russotto.net/quantumcomp.html Quantum compression format] | * [http://www.russotto.net/quantumcomp.html Quantum compression format] | ||
| − | * [[Wikipedia:Quantum compression|Wikipedia: Quantum compression]] | + | <!-- * [[Wikipedia:Quantum compression|Wikipedia: Quantum compression]] --> |
Revision as of 20:30, 12 November 2021
Quantum a compressed archive utility, and associated file format, developed by Cinematronics corporation. It runs on a normal computer, not a quantum computer.
Contents |
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.
Identification
Files begin with bytes 'D' 'S'. The next byte (the major version number) is probably always 0x00.
Specifications
- quant097.zip → QUANTUM.DOC → "Archive file format" section
Software
Sample files
Related formats
- Some Microsoft CAB files use the same "Quantum" compression scheme as this format.
