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7-Zip 4.58 beta released (Announce)

posted by Steve  , US, 08.05.2008, 02:10

> > 2008-05-05
> >
> > - Some speed optimizations.
>
> It's a lot faster (esp. decompression) than 4.57 in my tests. Definitely
> worth the upgrade.

I've noticed - didn't test as systematicaly as you did, but was able to notice reduced time in large jobs.

One issue: Larger archives than with 4.57. Tested by now in large and small jobs, on mixed file types. Very small percentage difference, possibly a trade-off for better speed.

Complete thread:

• 7-Zip 4.58 beta released - Steve, 07.05.2008, 11:47 (Announce)
  • 7-Zip 4.58 beta released - Rugxulo, 08.05.2008, 01:52
    • 7-Zip 4.58 beta released - Steve, 08.05.2008, 02:10
  • 7-Zip 4.58 beta released - DOS386, 09.05.2008, 07:44
    • 7-Zip 4.58 beta released - Steve, 09.05.2008, 08:04
      • 7-Zip 4.58 beta released - DOS386, 09.05.2008, 08:07
        • 7-Zip 4.58 beta released - Rugxulo, 09.05.2008, 15:04
          • 7-Zip 4.58 beta released - Steve, 09.05.2008, 16:44
            • 7-Zip 4.58 beta released - Rugxulo, 10.05.2008, 03:43