On Jan 25, 2007, at 2:11 PM, Garry wrote:
So I guess my question is can PC folks not access SEA files (Drop Stuff self extracting archives)? Do they need to have the free version of Stuffit Expander? I thought every computer came with that but you know what they say about making assumptions.
A self extracting archive made on the Mac will not work on Windows, two totally different worlds. Same reason any other Mac program won't run on Windows (or vice versa).
Later versions of Stuffit Deluxe do allow you to make self extracting archives that work on Windows, it will create a .exe file instead of a .sea file. However, I'd recommend against doing that as most (if not all) virus filters will flag a .exe attachment and disallow it.
Your best bet, don't compress the files at all. Just attach them all to the email and send it on its way. If for some reason you need to compress them, then use Stuffit to create a ZIP file. If your version of Stuffit can't do that, then you can create a regular SIT file, and instruct your Windows friend to download Stuffit Expander for Windows. (BTW: Stuffit Expander for Windows will also unstuff those SEA files).
Stuffit does NOT come with Windows, heck, it doesn't even come with new Macs.
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