lrzip-next is a long-range compression utility based on the original lrzip project. It extends the original design with additional compression algorithms, processor filters, encryption options and more detailed configuration controls.
Development has been suspended by the maintainer, who continues to monitor issues and respond to queries. The existing software remains available, but users should not assume that further development is planned.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Supports multiple back-end compressors including LZMA, Zstandard, ZPAQ, bzip3, gzip, bzip2, lzo, and rzip pre-processed mode.
- Offers processor and delta filters for x86, ARM, ARM64, PPC, SPARC, IA64, and RISC-V data streams.
- Includes x86_64 assembler optimizations for LZMA decompression and match finding.
- Lets users tune rzip pre-compression, dictionary sizes, block sizes, threads, and compressibility thresholds.
- Provides hashing and encryption options via libgcrypt, with SCRYPT key derivation and multiple hash algorithms.
- Adds practical usability features such as comments, detailed info reporting, locale configuration, BSD support, and a very quiet mode.
Website: github.com/pete4abw/lrzip-next
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Developer: Peter Hyman
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
lrzip-next is written in C and C++. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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