Re: lzma Vs lzip ?

[Mark <mark@rondom.org>]

Thomas Preud'homme wrote:
> Dead list,

I know I look like crap, but it's just an hangover.. I'm not dead yet :)

> I've just discovered the package lzip whose description says: "Lzip is a 
> lossless data compressor based on the LZMA algorithm, with (..) a user 
> interface similar to the one of gzip or bzip2."
>
> I already have lzma installed, whose part of his description is: "This package 
> provides a gzip-like interface for the lzma program."
>
> So what is the difference between lzma and lzip ? Should I fill a bug report 
> with minor severity to ask a statement in long description about differences 
> between lzip and lzma ?

You could file a bug-report regarding the description, but.. we are 
talking about two different packages. In the lzip description it says: 
"based on". Only that is enough to either try the package and make up 
your mind.
If the description would be false, and the gip-like interface would not 
exist, it might be interesting to start a debate to sort the difference 
in opinion.

But, then again.. it is your call. Personally, I am not bothered by this 
sales talk.

 ,Mark