Amiga File Server

[TCD]

Originally Posted by rygar

My idea was to replace current TOSEC with newest one and also i repacked everyting to 7z file format to save same space

We decided internally not to pack things with 7-Zip except for CD images.

[CodyJarrett]

I'm syncing the "TOSEC - Non-Amiga" folder with my local drive and I have a spreadsheet and thread to keep track of it all.

It might be better if I update the folder rather than moving folders in bulk.

[TCD]

Originally Posted by CodyJarrett

It might be better if I update the folder rather than moving folders in bulk.

Would be better indeed Just let me know when you are done so I can remove rygar's upload.

[rygar]

I can provide full TOSEC updated to newest version if needed

[chip]

Thanks rygar !

[TCD]

Originally Posted by rygar

I can provide full TOSEC updated to newest version if needed

Cody is in charge of the TOSEC folders. He just posted that he'll update them.

[chip]

Thanks Cody !

[NLS]

Originally Posted by rygar

My idea was to replace current TOSEC with newest one and also i repacked everyting to 7z file format to save same space

Don't do that. 7z is not widely used for such things for a reason.

[rygar]

Originally Posted by NLS

Don't do that. 7z is not widely used for such things for a reason.

What's wrong with 7z? Every DAT menagers support it without problem...

[NLS]

Now that CPU and RAM are no issue it is less of a problem.
Big discussion, probably not for this thread. It has to do with how 7z handles compression and making it into a single "brick" that has to be expanded fully to extract something, unlike zip.

[Supamax]

Originally Posted by NLS

It has to do with how 7z handles compression and making it into a single "brick" that has to be expanded fully to extract something, unlike zip.

It's similar to the "Create a solid archive" option of WinRAR.
When used, all the files are considered/queued as a whole, big file and this can save some more space during compression (because the compressor can scan a single big file searching for recurring patterns etc.).
The drawback is related to reliability: if some errors occur on the media where the compressed file is stored, a normal archive will allow to recover all the files not affected by the archive errors. For a solid archive it's much more difficult.

7z always uses its solid archive "mode" for the .7z format.
I prefer using WinRAR (without the solid archive option) .

[TCD]

Originally Posted by rygar

What's wrong with 7z? Every DAT menagers support it without problem...

7-Zip isn't a good choice for real Amiga hardware.

[Turran]

I've been using DynDNS for over 20 years to handle the Dynamic IP of grandis.nu. Its also used for ftp.grandis.nu och ftp2.grandis.nu. Since Oracle purchased it, it has somewhat gone to crap so I've cancelled the service now and replaced it. Not much choice as they cancel my Standard DNS service at the end of May with no way to extend it, except for moving it into the Oracle cloud blablabla system. Not going to happen.

Just in case something goes wrong in the coming hours/days, here are the IPs you might need.

ftp2.grandis.nu = 95.217.105.104
ftp.grandis.nu = 94.23.202.100

[coldacid]

I swear, Oracle ruins everything they touch. (Except for Java, that was already terrible.)

[CodyJarrett]

I'm updating the Amiga set on the FTP but I can't find these files. Can anyone supply them? Thanks.

Commodore Amiga - Applications - Public Domain - [ADF]
Protector-Copy v1.0 (1988)(Kramer, G. - Mertner, M.)

Commodore Amiga - Coverdisks - [Unofficial IPF]
Amiga Power #02 (1991)(Future Publishing)(GB)[June 1991][Kid Gloves]
Generation 4 No.037 (1991)(Pressimage)(FR)[Oct 1991][RNC Dual-Format][ST-Amiga][Terminator 2 demo]
Generation 4 No.043 (1992)(Pressimage)(FR)[Apr 1992][RNC Tri-Format][ST-Amiga-PC][Shadowlands demo, Jim Power demo, Gods demo]
Generation 4 No.044 (1992)(Pressimage)(FR)[May 1992][RNC Tri-Format][ST-Amiga-PC][Leander demo, Fire and Ice demo, Apidya demo, Cover Girl Poker demo]
Generation 4 No.045 (1992)(Pressimage)(FR)[Jun 1992][RNC Tri-Format][ST-Amiga-PC][Push Over demo]
Generation 4 No.046 (1992)(Pressimage)(FR)[Jul-Aug 1992][RNC Tri-Format][ST-Amiga-PC][Fire and Ice demo, Zool demo, Powermonger demo]
Generation 4 No.057 (1993)(Pressimage)(FR)[Jul-Aug 1993][Ishar 2 demo, Beavers demo]
Generation 4 No.058 (1993)(Pressimage)(FR)[Sep 1993][Global Gladiators demo]
Generation 4 No.061 (1993)(Pressimage)(FR)[Dec 1993][Second Samourai demo]
Generation 4 No.062 (1994)(Pressimage)(FR)[Jan 1994][The Settlers demo]
Generation 4 No.064 (1994)(Pressimage)(FR)[Mar 1994][Lamborghini American Challenge demo]
Generation 4 No.067 (1994)(Pressimage)(FR)[Jun 1994][Sensible Soccer demo]
Generation 4 No.072 (1994)(Pressimage)(FR)[Dec 1994][Alien Breed - Tower Assault demo, Vital Light demo]
Public Domain #2 (1991-12-05)(Future Publishing)(GB)[Jan 1992][RNC Tri-Format][ST-Amiga-PC]
Public Domain #3 (1992-01)(Future Publishing)(GB)[Feb 1992][RNC Tri-Format][ST-Amiga-PC]
Public Domain #5 (1992-03)(Future Publishing)(GB)[Apr 1992][RNC Tri-Format][ST-Amiga-PC]
Public Domain #6 (1992-04-02)(Future Publishing)(GB)[May 1992][RNC Tri-Format][ST-Amiga-PC]

Commodore Amiga - Games - [Unofficial IPF]
Dizzy Dice (1990)(Smash 16)
Famous Five, The - Five on a Treasure Island (1991)(Enigma Variations)
Final Command (1989)(Ubi Soft)
Human Race - The Jurassic Levels (1993)(Mirage)(FR)(Disk 1 of 3)(A)
Human Race - The Jurassic Levels (1993)(Mirage)(FR)(Disk 2 of 3)(B)
Human Race - The Jurassic Levels (1993)(Mirage)(FR)(Disk 3 of 3)(C)
Iron Lord (1989)(Ubi Soft)(Disk 1 of 2)
Iron Lord (1989)(Ubi Soft)(Disk 2 of 2)
Monkey Business v2.1 (1985)(The Other Valley)
Night Hunter (1990)(Ubi Soft)
Oath, The (1991)(Attic)
Puffy's Saga (1989-12-10)(Ubi Soft)
Scorpio (1988)(Kingsoft)
Sir Fred - The Legend (1989)(Ubi Soft)
Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1992)(U.S. Gold)(US)(Disk 1 of 4)
Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1992)(U.S. Gold)(US)(Disk 2 of 4)
Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1992)(U.S. Gold)(US)(Disk 3 of 4)
Street Fighter II - The World Warrior (1992)(U.S. Gold)(US)(Disk 4 of 4)
Takado (1988)(Kingsoft)(DE)
TwinWorld - Land of Vision v1.0 (1989-10-22)(Ubi Soft)

[Crashdisk]

It's sent

[CodyJarrett]

Thanks Crashdisk, I've updated the Amiga set.

[TCD]

Thank you Cody

[Ian]

Originally Posted by rygar

What's wrong with 7z? Every DAT menagers support it without problem...

As a format, there's nothing wrong with it, and with WinUAE and probs FS-UAE it's fine (only used FS-UAE with WHDLoad stuff)

However, if you have more than Amiga stuff, 7-zip becomes a bit a of a problem as few emulators support it.

The space saving is minimal (I know I have done it previously)

The only worthwhile project i can see that involves 7-zip is doing a parent and clone dat, the space saving with this would be significant.

It's a ball ache though, I attempted to do it, but quickly lost interest. Quicker to buy another HDD.

Maybe Crashdisk could knock something up that does this in an automated fashion, otherwise this is days worth of work every time TOSEC release new dats.

[Turran]

We have plenty of space left on all mirrors, so I say prioritize convenience before saving space.