We should probably use upx to package executable in torrenting space (Discussion)

Kissaki , 7 hours ago

The executable being packed in an executable format means it has to be decompressed on each launch. If it doesn’t it means it’s not saving any space anyway.

I don’t know what packing you’re looking for, but Windows applications are typically installed with installers. An executable compressed executable goes against this; unless you want to pack installers.

Traditional file compression works well enough. People know to launch an msi or exe or read a README. Introducing non-standard tools is not necessarily a good idea, and certainly is not intuitive to users not already familiar with it.

onlinepersona , 12 hours ago

Maybe present what it’s for and why you think it should be used? To me, you just proposed a random tool and just shared a link. Sorry dude, I ain’t reading all that.

Anti Commercial-AI license

Linuxer OP , 11 hours ago

Okay agreed.

Linuxer OP , 11 hours ago

Okay I have edited it to give more of my side. And not sure why you linked Anti Commercial AI license , I am not a bot .

B1naryB0t , 11 hours ago

It’s the digital equivalent of those sovereign citizens who think the people in charge give a fuck what they think. It makes them feel better.

veniasilente , 7 hours ago

It’s a licensing statement. Their post is CC-licensed.

Imgonnatrythis , 8 hours ago

Is it faster than 7z or have better ratios?

Teknikal , 8 hours ago (edited 8 hours ago)

Have you ever used upx on a windows machine, defender throws fits and deletes everything.

catloaf , 8 hours ago

What advantage does it have over existing methods? It’s great that it’s cross-platform, but so are zip files. And the content inside isn’t cross-platform, so I don’t think that ultimately adds anything.

SweetMylk , 12 hours ago

We should use tiny spoons to drink water in communal spaces!