(GNU zip) is a software application and file format used for file compression and decompression, most commonly found in Unix-like operating systems.
It is based on the DEFLATE algorithm, which is free of patents and widely supported across all programming languages. Potential Overlap: Technical "Gozip" Libraries Goodtgzip
Some versions of Gozip allow developers to embed zip files behind executable binaries for easy distribution. (GNU zip) is a software application and file