PeaZip for Windows 2.2

Publisher's Description:

PeaZip is a free, open source, cross platform, portable archiving and compression utility, with encryption and volume split features. It has full for support: 7Z, 7Z-sfx, ARC/WRC, BZ2/TBZ2, GZ/TGZ, PAQ/LPAQ, PEA, QUAD/BALZ, split, TAR, UPX, ZIP. You can open, browse, extract, test: ACE, ARJ, CAB, CHM, COMPOUND (MSI, DOC, XLS, PPT), CPIO, ISO, Java (JAR, EAR, WAR), Linux (DEB, PET/PUP, RPM, SLP), LHA/LZH, NSIS, OOo, PAK/PK3/PK4, RAR, WIM, XPI, Z/TZ. Other features include split/join files, wipe files (secure deletion), byte to byte compare files, checksum/hash files, system benchmark, bookmark files and folders.

Installable Windows version, providing system integration and automatic uninstaller.

PeaZip has the following other editions available: PeaZip for Windows (Portable), PeaZip for Linux (Portable), PeaZip for Linux (RPM) and PeaZip for Linux (DEB).

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Latest User Reviews:

Reviewer:	B__B	Aug 13, 2008
Version:	2.2
Guys, the GUI is a subjective thing. Don't cry it sucks (or don't cry it is a miracle) if it is a bit different from the plethora of WinZip clones. I've used all 2.* releases and after a few sessions IMHO most users will find the GUI is fully usable: simple since hides unwanted finesses to basic users, powerful since allows high level of freedom and interaction to advanced users. But it is not a clone, and doesn't look like a clone... that for me worths 5 star!
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Reviewer:	the_lord_almighty	Aug 12, 2008
Version:	2.2
7-Zip has a terrible GUI, PeaZip actually I think did an excellent job on the GUI. It's all a matter of opinion in the end. A lot of "computer guys" prefer a techno or sharp look but I prefer a more soft and polished look.
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Reviewer:	anonymouscowturd	Aug 12, 2008
Version:	2.2
I've got to agree with some of the other comments here. As an archiver this is really quite good as it supports so many different formats (for decompression). GUI-wise though it really sucks. What is it about open source stuff that almost always condems it to having a crappy interface? Think GIMP, 7zip and now this. All fantastic technically, but brought down by sucky interfaces.
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Reviewer:	rotjong	Aug 12, 2008
Version:	2.2
I've used this program for awhile. It's not the only compression software that I use but I find in some cases that it is amazingly useful in its own ways such as joining split files and splitting files among other things. The only issue I really have with the program is the UI. I find it not be especially intuitive. I'd give this software a 5 but I'm removing 1 point because of my extreme dislike for the UI. It's great software, nonetheless.
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Reviewer:	DudeBoyz	Aug 12, 2008
Version:	2.2
I'd never heard about this program before this. But my first impression is that it works really, really well. I own and use WinRAR all the time, but really appreciate the value in free and open source applications. Context menu support is absolutely cool, and I'm glad this app supports that feature as well. I may have more comments after a more detailed analysis of it and perhaps a modification in the rating. But so far, so good.
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