Help: GZip
The PostScript files provided on this service are
compressed using the compression method gzip. Gzip is widely available
for a number of platforms. If you currently do not have gzip installed you
will need to download a copy before you can use the PostScript files.
Downloading and using gzip software
To obtain the latest versions select your operating system from the list below.
Macintosh
We recommend the Macintosh software MacGzip although there are other
decompression programs that you may prefer. You can
download a
copy of MacGzip from this site. Installation instructions are
available once you have decompressed the downloaded program.
When you choose to download a gzipped PostScript file from this service, it
will be saved on your computer. To decompress the file, simply drag and drop
the desired file onto the application icon whilst holding down the 'Shift' key
(represented by an upward-pointing arrow). Alternatively, you can open the
application and specify the file to decompress by selecting 'Expand to...'
under the 'File' menu. Full instructions are included with the
application.
Microsoft Windows and MS-DOS
For Windows, we recommend Winzip, which can be downloaded from
www.winzip.com.
For MS-DOS, we recommend the MS-DOS software gzip.exe. You can
download a copy from
this site. Installation instructions are available once you have
decompressed the downloaded program.
To use gzip, you need to have your computer in MS-DOS mode. (Windows users can
do this by double-clicking the 'MS-DOS Prompt' icon in the 'Main' group of the
Program Manager).
You then need to type the following command at the MS-DOS prompt:
gzip -d filename
where filename is the name of the compressed PostScript file.
To leave MS-DOS mode on a Windows system, type exit.
UNIX
You can download
the source code distribution of gzip from this site. Installation
instructions are available once you have unpacked the downloaded program.
To decompress a file, type at the UNIX prompt:
gzip -d filename
where filename is the name of the compressed PostScript file.
Please note: IOP Publishing takes no responsibility
for any damage caused to your machine as a result of downloading and using a
program from this server. All programs have been checked for viruses.
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