Igor, .zoo is an old format, historically the first GAP was using, exclusively.
About 10 years ago there were long discussions on this list whether one should use other formats, and common sense prevailed, so .zoo is no longer the only format used. Perhaps .zoo will be retired at some point... On 12 January 2011 23:54, Igor Korepanov <pal...@ya.ru> wrote: > Just one more question: is .zoo a somehow preferred way of archiving for GAP > people? And why so if .tar.bz2 is so evidently better? > > Igor > > _______________________________________________ > Forum mailing list > Forum@mail.gap-system.org > http://mail.gap-system.org/mailman/listinfo/forum > -- Dmitrii Pasechnik ----- DISCLAIMER: Any text following this sentence does not constitute a part of this message, and was added automatically during transmission. CONFIDENTIALITY: This email is intended solely for the person(s) named and may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it, notify us and do not copy, use, or disclose its content. Thank you. Towards A Sustainable Earth: Print Only When Necessary _______________________________________________ Forum mailing list Forum@mail.gap-system.org http://mail.gap-system.org/mailman/listinfo/forum