.PAK files.
I have nothing against respecting the distribution wishes of the author,
however I do have reservations about ENCOURAGING the use of this new PAC
program.
One of the most attractive aspects of the Amiga is STANDARDIZATION. It is the
only computer with anything like IFF, and it is the only computer with a single
disk format (pretty much). These features of the Amiga are minor, yet very
important.
I have just moved into the world of Amiga, selling my IBM AT. I bought the
Amiga because of the wonderfull graphics and sound. I was also impressed with
the software available for it.
Now that I am developing software on the Amiga I have found a hidden feature
that I like, and that is deeper and deeper levels of standardization and
consistancy.
I strongly suggest that ARC be our STANDARD compression scheme, it is
efficient, commonly available, and full featured.
Adding a new type of compression only gives Amiga users one more thing to worry
about, one more crinkle in our alreadly complicated lives.
Thank You,
Sam Palahnuk