Post Your Compressed EXE's HERE!! Updated 2-27-09 11:30PM

[chronster]

Originally Posted by shaun0207

For those of us who dont know: What are the advantages of compressed apps over a regular app?

Also what does the version of Opera posted in this thread do that the one currently on our phones dont ?


Maybe you could put a brief description of the app next to the links in post one?
Thanks

With the compressed app, the size of the file on the disk is smaller. For instance, a 1.5mb file might compress down to about 400kb. This improves the speed at which the programs start since the filesize is smaller.

The file won't take up less RAM, however. In fact, it will take up more. The added UPX code will make the file take up a slightly bit more ram when in use (the file gets uncompressed as it's loaded.)

Although the compressed EXE's take up slightly more room in RAM when loaded, the overall benefit outweighs the extra ram needed. A program without upx compression at 1.5mb might take up 1.5mb of ram, but after UPX compression it could sit on the disk as a 400kb file, then take up 1.7mb of ram after it's completely loaded.

These file sizes I use are for example only and differ from app to app.

[shaun0207]

Originally Posted by chronster

With the compressed app, the size of the file on the disk is smaller. For instance, a 1.5mb file might compress down to about 400kb. This improves the speed at which the programs start since the filesize is smaller.

The file won't take up less RAM, however. In fact, it will take up more. The added UPX code will make the file take up a slightly bit more ram when in use (the file gets uncompressed as it's loaded.)

Although the compressed EXE's take up slightly more room in RAM when loaded, the overall benefit outweighs the extra ram needed. A program without upx compression at 1.5mb might take up 1.5mb of ram, but after UPX compression it could sit on the disk as a 400kb file, then take up 1.7mb of ram after it's completely loaded.

These file sizes I use are for example only and differ from app to app.

makes sense now. I thought they were just compressed exe files form other devices.

[chronster]

Originally Posted by shaun0207

makes sense now. I thought they were just compressed exe files form other devices.

If you go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=481880 you can download "Squeezer 1.1" which basically is a utility you use on your PC. You drag and drop EXE's from your phone into one folder, run a .bat file, then find the compressed versions of those EXE's in another folder and drag them back onto your phone. It's pretty simple. If you want to get to exe's found in your windows or program files directory, use activesync as your connection type.

[popdog54]

Is it really necessary to post the compressed exe's? They take up server space and use up bandwidth. Sure, it makes it easier for those who are lazy or aren't computer savy. But the Squeezer app is easy enough to use and if anyone needs help they can just ask for it here. A list of what apps work or don't work would suffice. Just thinking out loud.

[chronster]

Originally Posted by popdog54

Is it really necessary to post the compressed exe's? They take up server space and use up bandwidth. Sure, it makes it easier for those who are lazy or aren't computer savy. But the Squeezer app is easy enough to use and if anyone needs help they can just ask for it here. A list of what apps work or don't work would suffice. Just thinking out loud.

The compression utility I linked to won't run on Macs so people who don't have a PC can benefit from this thread.

[popdog54]

Originally Posted by chronster

The compression utility I linked to won't run on Macs so people who don't have a PC can benefit from this thread.

I was thinking about that, but how many people here actually use a Mac?

[chronster]

Originally Posted by popdog54

I was thinking about that, but how many people here actually use a Mac?

Well let me ask you this, how many blind people actually use a computer? My job here at work is to make software 508 compliant, meaning people with disabilities can use the software just as well as your average person. I have no idea how many blind people will actually be using an inpatient rehabilitation evaluation system, but still, making the program compatible with third party screen reader software is a requirement.

I guess my point is, just because you don't know how many mac users exist doesn't mean they don't exist. Besides that, what if someone's PC is broken or they are away from home?

I'm sure these files won't put a large dent into storage.

[InvincibleLiving]

Originally Posted by shaun0207

For those of us who dont know: What are the advantages of compressed apps over a regular app?

Also what does the version of Opera posted in this thread do that the one currently on our phones dont ?


Maybe you could put a brief description of the app next to the links in post one?
Thanks

The explanation of the advantages is in bold in the first post, but I like Chronster's explanation far better...

I thought about putting a brief description but later decided against it... these exe's are really only going to be beneficial to user who already know and use the app that's been compressed... so they know what it is already.

Originally Posted by chronster

With the compressed app, the size of the file on the disk is smaller. For instance, a 1.5mb file might compress down to about 400kb. This improves the speed at which the programs start since the filesize is smaller.

The file won't take up less RAM, however. In fact, it will take up more. The added UPX code will make the file take up a slightly bit more ram when in use (the file gets uncompressed as it's loaded.)

Although the compressed EXE's take up slightly more room in RAM when loaded, the overall benefit outweighs the extra ram needed. A program without upx compression at 1.5mb might take up 1.5mb of ram, but after UPX compression it could sit on the disk as a 400kb file, then take up 1.7mb of ram after it's completely loaded.

These file sizes I use are for example only and differ from app to app.

Perfect breakdown!