While I also like 7z a lot and use it all the time, it's really not a better format that RAR. Higher compression ratios? Sure, marginally. But for archival RAR is still the better choice as it supports recovery records, which 7z still does not. I also found it more difficult to restore data from a partial 7z file (i.e. trailer data is missing) compared to an incomplete RAR file.
There is 2 softwares I will buy for myself if I still use Windows: WinRAR and Internet Download Manager. In fact, I will buy them in the future regardless the Windows usage.
I read GP more as "sure they're profitable, but they didn't exactly have many expense to cover so it's not a very useful comparison to make at this point" than doubt in the profitability itself.
E.g. when SpaceX started designing the Falcon 9 the losses were astronomical (pun intended) but a car dealership running more of a profit at the same time doesn't have much to say about which business is doing better.
The original author and also creator of the RAR format, Eugene Roshal, is Russian. I think he moved to the US way back in the day, but not sure about that. He has been very private with his life.
The company doing the software distribution, is located in Berlin. The Managing Directors for that company seem to have Turkish names, but I don't know if they're Turkish.
BTW, Looking for some info I just found a website [0], clearly AI generated (but not necessarily meaning the content is false) claiming Eugene Roshal had severe kidney failure this past month, and he's waiting for surgery. They're asking for donations. There are some names on who's theoretically behind it [1] but they don't link to any LinkedIn profile or personal site. I can't find any other references. The BTC wallet they're using for donations hasn't seen any traffic ever. BE WARY, SMELLS FISHY.
They are a German GmbH and must publicly state their financials: https://www.northdata.de/win%C2%B7rar%20GmbH,%20Berlin/Amtsg...
Looks pretty profitable to me.
They're one of the few companies that actually manage to sell "boxed software" (i.e. has not changed much in years but new customers keep buying it)
That said, Windows users should use 7-Zip. Better compression format, unpacks more kinds of archives
While I also like 7z a lot and use it all the time, it's really not a better format that RAR. Higher compression ratios? Sure, marginally. But for archival RAR is still the better choice as it supports recovery records, which 7z still does not. I also found it more difficult to restore data from a partial 7z file (i.e. trailer data is missing) compared to an incomplete RAR file.
> Windows users should use 7-Zip
Please no - no native zstd support. NanaZip is the better option (it's a different build of 7-zip) and it's available at windows store.
> Better compression format, unpacks more kinds of archives
winrar has supported zstd for 5 years[0]
In short - Everyone should be using zstd, and 7-zip does not support it.
[0]: https://www.win-rar.com/singlenewsview.html?&L=0&tx_ttnews%5...
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but worse filebrowser
Huh. I guess the warez kids grew up and have money, now?
There is 2 softwares I will buy for myself if I still use Windows: WinRAR and Internet Download Manager. In fact, I will buy them in the future regardless the Windows usage.
That’s surprising. Seems there is a niche for everything.
You need to visit Japan...
I read GP more as "sure they're profitable, but they didn't exactly have many expense to cover so it's not a very useful comparison to make at this point" than doubt in the profitability itself.
E.g. when SpaceX started designing the Falcon 9 the losses were astronomical (pun intended) but a car dealership running more of a profit at the same time doesn't have much to say about which business is doing better.
they're is obviously joking
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TIL they're Turkish
The original author and also creator of the RAR format, Eugene Roshal, is Russian. I think he moved to the US way back in the day, but not sure about that. He has been very private with his life.
The company doing the software distribution, is located in Berlin. The Managing Directors for that company seem to have Turkish names, but I don't know if they're Turkish.
BTW, Looking for some info I just found a website [0], clearly AI generated (but not necessarily meaning the content is false) claiming Eugene Roshal had severe kidney failure this past month, and he's waiting for surgery. They're asking for donations. There are some names on who's theoretically behind it [1] but they don't link to any LinkedIn profile or personal site. I can't find any other references. The BTC wallet they're using for donations hasn't seen any traffic ever. BE WARY, SMELLS FISHY.
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