Data Compression: Techniques and Applications - Hardware and Software Considerations [Hardcover]

Gilbert Held (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 7, 1983

This diskette has been designed to accompany a textbook on data compression techniques. It includes ARC, PKWARE MS-DOS and PC-DOS file compression programs, which will enable the user to apply data compression immediately to IBM or IBM PC compatible personal computers.

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Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Provides professionals and students with a path to faster data transmission times and reduced transmission costs with its in-depth examination of practical and easy-to-implement data-compression techniques. Retaining all data compression fundamentals from the first two editions, the Third Edition expands to include information on the structure and operation of several popular compression algorithms new to the market, including Microcom Networking Protocol (MNP) Class 5 data compression and MNP Class 7 Enhanced Data Compression. Numerous methods to enhance the efficiency of both character-oriented and statistical compression techniques are included as is a new chapter on character compression that discusses three methods to be used to obtain the special compression indicating character. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 138 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd; 2nd edition (December 7, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047126248X
• ISBN-13: 978-0471262480
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,781,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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