On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 3:42 AM, Thomas Mueller <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > >> Comparing code with c version, it looks like block identifiers used >> are bit different in Java, compared to ones that lzf.c uses. Is this >> intentional? > > It's not intentional. As far as I remember when I ported the algorithm > to Java, the block identifiers (the header) and the command line tool > was not included yet, or I was not aware of it.
Ah ok. Yes, it is unfortunate block structure was not finalized (and that format is not really documented). > The problem now is, if I change the headers, it would no longer be > compatible with existing databases. True. It would be intrusive change. And since this is not exposed outside (I think?), it does not matter all that much. That is, compression/decompression is automatically handled by drivers? Thank you for the explanation, -+ Tatu +- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "H2 Database" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/h2-database?hl=en.
