Versions tested:2.4
Optimal parameters:-
Links:http://www.data-comp...
Authors:Juergen Abel
Algorithms:BWT+IF/WFC
Notable peformances:-

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A strong BWT implementation with 5 MB sorting buffer size for large files. For files larger or equal than 256 KB ABC 2 uses the following stages:
BWT - RLE_EXP - SIF - AC,
for files smaller than 256 KB ABC 2 uses a different scheme:
BWT - RLE_BIT0 - AWFC - RLE_BIT1 - AC.

the program website 2009, March 28.

 

The compressor is featured in the BWT comparison.

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Disqualified. Program produces unpredictable filenames.

Disqualified (why) configurations (with qualification ratings)
VerRatingCPRDPRS.E.R.E.RatioC. kB/sD. kB/s
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2.4- (q1, q2)

Version info

2.4, tar: yes, mode: n/a, crc32: n/a, decoder: n/a, tested: 2009 Mar 07
compression: abc_24.exe -c <args> <src>
decompression: abc_24.exe -e <cfile>