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I request an article with benchmarks for the different algorithms that Windows 10 natively uses for file compression. By default it uses XPRESS4K, but it can also use XPRESS8K, XPRESS16K or LZX (I don't know if lz4 can also be used). How do those formats compare in compression level and speed?

Archived from groups: alt.games.video.sony-playstation2 (More info?) I'm looking for some more 2 player cooperative games like Baldur's gate and Champions of Norath for the PS2. Can anyone help? Also, what are some other big PS2 discussion forums? -- - Jonathan August 1, 2005 -- My...

Archived from groups: alt.games.diablo2 (More info?) Has anyone found any of them yet? -- Jake Mysterio - The Mysterious One of Nothingness.

Archived from groups: alt.games.quake2 (More info?) Anyone know where the Bot Johnny Launcher can be found? I had it "back in the day", but I can't find it now. I have tried http://jb.quake2.co.uk/ , but it is dead. Any help would be appreciated.

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Hello all: I am looking to purchase nice examples from the following list of machines. I would prefer games located in the Chicago area, but I am willing to travel several hours for the right machine. If you are planning on brining any of...

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade.collecting (More info?) It is possible???? Or would it be more of a complex job to get a gravitar working on a space duel boardset?? Tnx

Archived from groups: alt.games.neopets (More info?) stephanier1975 I am buried in sand LOL!

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) How do the majority of you fellow LOTR owners have your game setup with regards to extra ball awards? I hear that there are many opportunities for extra balls during the course of a good game and I'm looking to set my game up similar to the...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) http://tinyurl.com/cdc3u Bowling Queen and Top Score are working, King of Diamonds needs to be gone through but is complete and Big Strike is missing some components (I'm looking for them) and also needs to be gone through. These pics...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Didnt you just ebay a perfectly shopped one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6202923171 Don you are getting robbed. >>From: "woodrails" <arcademachi...@gmail.com> Newsgroups: rec.games.pinball Don I e-mailed you I live...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Looking for a project pin with a good backglass and playfield in the Boston, MA and surrounding areas. Thanks

Archived from groups: alt.games.warcraft (More info?) hi, I got from this group a link to a page with the pet abilities u can learn from certain pets but, not the level u need to have to learn them. I'm lvl 27 and I was trying to get dash and some other thinghs listed there by killing multipe...

Archived from groups: alt.games.the-sims (More info?) I'm sure this question has been asked so many times you floks are tired of hearing it, but I am new to the Sims and need to install it on My computer and my duaghters' computers. Only have one CD. So you can see the dilemma. Any way to play...

Archived from groups: alt.games.the-sims (More info?) All out of fresh ideas, Virgo? Body sluggish, brain gone to sleep? What you need is some dazzling stimulation, a lively conversation or two and something to distract your attention. A hot date would fit the bill perfectly and, if you're...

Archived from groups: alt.games.neopets (More info?) I sent this a while ago, and thought I would try them again. I don't know if this is new or not, but I haven't seen them here. I found these on Lupe Plains. http://www.neopets.com/sponsors/mcdonalds/mcdonaldsfood.phtml?off=93174 For 25 NP...

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade.marketplace,rec.games.video.arcade.collecting (More info?) I have the following part for Hydro and Arctic thunders for sale. All parts NOS Hydrothunder dashboard w/view buttons and decals (dark blue) $100 Hydrothunder dashboard blank...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) I've been working on an Andromeda recently, and while I thought everything was all set, I'm getting funky results on startup. Things I've done: - Cut battery off main board (no leaking had taken place) - Replaced solenoid driver board -...

Archived from groups: alt.games.video.sony-playstation2 (More info?) I just purchased a new DLP HDTV and when I hook up my PS2 to it, I encounter a split second lag that ruins the sports games I try to play (Madden, MLB 2K). Do I need to get any kind of special wires or am I basically screwed?

Archived from groups: alt.games.vgaplanets4 (More info?) I am playing the Aczanny for the first time. It is an enjoyable race to play. However, I noticed two issues that are slightly annoying. The docs state the Phaeton Class Destroyer has four devices: laser minedropper, minesweeper...

Archived from groups: alt.games.warcraft (More info?) Last night I had a few odd things happen, all related to instances. Has anyone else heard of similar things? First, I was in a guild raid on Onyxia. (Nothing odd happened here, but it was an instance event, so I mention it just in case...

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.nintendo (More info?) Finally, a game worthy of the DS system! I tried it yesterday at Wal-Mart - it was amazing. Graphics to put everything before it to shame. I finally have an excuse to trade Super Mario for something better!! Thank god - I am so...

Archived from groups: rec.games.video.arcade.collecting (More info?) Whats the going price for a nice Stargate working 100%?

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) The two player displays have the most significant digit (MSD) ghosted one digit to the left. The ghost probably is 1/3 the illumination of the MSD. I have swapped U10/U11, disconnected 1 display at a time to see if there was interference...

Archived from groups: alt.games.video.xbox (More info?) I was playing Halo on Live the other day, and one of the fellows I played against had a silver/grey ring in the place where his ranking should have been. Anyone seen this before? What's it mean?

Archived from groups: rec.games.empire (More info?) I've been thinking of ways to penalise large countries to favour small countries so that, for example, twice as many civs does not mean twice as strong. The existing TECH_POP makes tech proportionately more expensive once civs number more than...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) I have a Williams Space Station Pin and the top two displays are dead, Player 1 &2. Any quick harmless way to test them by switching the cables from the bottom row displays which do work to the top row? System 11B

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) I need the 10 point bell and complete coil and bracket for the Central Park machine. I'm sure any assembly from this era will work. I'm not sure of the size that it is. Thnx Dennis

Archived from groups: alt.games.coh (More info?) http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=60783 Some interesting info in there. including: PvP zones get unlocked for CoH players in I6 Meet Leeeroy Jenkins in CoV tutorial Lots of mew mission types -- Marcel http://mudbunny.blogspot.com/

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) been a lazy bastard and used 3 in 1 oil to loosen up the sticky stepper unit rather than rebuild the bleeping unit. break out the horror stories. But the unit works flawlessly... for now ;)

Archived from groups: alt.games.half-life (More info?) Yay! just finished the original game, took a couple of weeks, 1-2 hours/day, but I did it all myself! Just kind of curious about the wonderful new Gravity Gun you get at the end. There's really no explanation to go with it, is there...

Archived from groups: rec.games.chess.computer (More info?) I'm having a lot of trouble finding the 'official' no CD crack for 1.0.2. Does this exist any longer, is it still floating around somewhere. Has anyone here ever tried to contact Ubisoft with such a request, showing them...

Archived from groups: alt.games.half-life (More info?) FYI. Not a massive selection but you can get Medal of Honour Pacific Assault for £3.96. Not my favourite FPS but worth a dabble at that price. Swat 4 (which is a decent game) can be had for £13.96. Postage to be added of course.

Archived from groups: alt.games.video.nintendo.gamecube (More info?) Super Mario Sunshine Condition: -----|-----|-----|----- bleh ok good excellent GOOD Minor scratches No case. $3.00 !!!! plus shipping To buy go to http://tinyurl.com/c6uvb

Archived from groups: rec.games.frp.dnd (More info?) I'll keep this short and sweet. Signature weapons have always had a special place in my heart for me. Therefore, I am trying to think of odd, unusual weapons (or other items, if you have any ideas). And for this, I'd like to ask if you have...

Archived from groups: alt.games.grand-theft-auto (More info?) Hi, What is the key you press to recruit gang members - it is required in a mission and it was so long ago I last did it I cant remember how! There is no info in the manual and the descriptions of the key functions dont seem to...

Archived from groups: alt.games.video.sony-playstation2 (More info?) It gets released on Oct. 26. Don't know if this has been reported yet. This will be the first PSP game I buy, right now I just use the PSP to surf the web while I take a poop.

Archived from groups: alt.games.warcraft (More info?) Is it possible to read the LFG channel while farming in Ashzara or gathering flowers in Felwood ? I've heard that it is possible, but how ?? tx!

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Hi all, The Free State Pinball Association, in conjunction with the Volleyball House, is going to sponsor a charity benefit for hurricane relief. We're located in Elkridge, Maryland about 15-20 minutes from downtown Baltimore, and the date...

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Wanting a half dozen single white target assemblys as used on Flintstones. Thanks! :) Auckland, New Zealand

Archived from groups: rec.games.pinball (More info?) Hi, I would like to know if there is an ideal dollar bill (1$ or 1$ and 5$) validator with stacker for the newer Stern pinballs. The Simpsons Pinball Party in particular. Thanks in advance! Ren G.