Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is it possible to compress files from hundreds of megabytes to few megabytes?
   Usually not. It can be done, but only if the data being compressed isn't very differential. This means you can compress text with good a ratio (there are only 26 lower-case characters, 26 upper-case characters and 10 numbers plus a few standard symbols like '!@#$...',and usually no more than 64 different symbols in standard text, but every symbol is saved using 8 or 16 bits, which gives 256 or 65536 combinations per symbol), but you cannot compress graphics or music very well.
2. Why does the compression take a long time, yet the compressed file is about the same size?
   When you are compressing already compressed files, it is not possible to compress them much further. Please read about the Shannon Limit.
3. Why does KGB Archiver connect to sourceforge.net everytime it starts?
   KGB Archiver checks sourceforge.net for updates on startup. You can disable this by unchecking 'Check for updates at startup' in the Options window (KGB Archiver 2) or the 'Customize' window (KGB Archiver 1.x).
4. How can I support the KGB Archiver project?
   Just click here!
5. How can I become a beta tester?
   Access to pre-beta releases are only granted to people who make a contribution for the project, such as reporting an important bug, making translations etc..
6. How can I become a translator?
   Please register to the forum and send me your login, real name and your language by email. If your credits are useful, you'll get access to special part of forum, where can you find instructions on how you can help to translate.
7. When will KGB Archiver 2 stable version be available?
   Please just don't ask, you won't get an answer now.

Thanks for help to George Hafiz.

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