Zip Vs. PKZip

Zip includes path information in the archive by default. PKZip does not.

Zip recurses directories by default (if path wildcarded). PKZip does not.

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Comparing the freeware Zip program to Phil Katz’s PKZip V2.04G:

The freeware Zip program will store path information in the archive by default.

For PKZip, use the “-p” or “-P” options.

The freeware Zip program will recurse directories by default if the path is wild-carded.

For PKZip, use the “-r” option.