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$\begingroup$ Thank you! Python's zlib module decompresses it just fine. The binary format (magic !boRS) is indeed another internal undocumented thing, and neither Import[] nor TrID have any idea what it is. $\endgroup$

Andy C.
– Andy C.

2016-01-23 10:00:42 +00:00
Commented Jan 23, 2016 at 10:00
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$\begingroup$ It should be noted that Mark is in the best position to talk about zlib. ;) $\endgroup$

J. M.'s missing motivation
– J. M.'s missing motivation

2017-11-10 13:59:46 +00:00
Commented Nov 10, 2017 at 13:59
$\begingroup$ Having spent much time using zlib, I often think back to this comment very fondly.. So cool to see an original author giving insight here. Thanks, Mark. $\endgroup$

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– GenericAccountName

2025-02-26 16:07:13 +00:00
Commented Feb 26 at 16:07

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