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Zip file stuff

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I am trying to open a large zip file that I just Torrented but it won't open, I am pretty sure that this was not an error though because I had the same sort of problem when I zipped the same set of files multiple times and tried to open it on another computer. I also know that it is not just a problem with the zipper in kubuntu because it does that in windows XP zipper (it asks for the last disk in the multi-volume set) or in 7zip.

I am extremely puzzled...........

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

Can you give the filename and can you also run:

file /path/to/filename

obviously change /path/to to the actual path and change filename to the actual filename

Thanks

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Name Withheld (4815162342-deactivatedaccount) said : 		#2

I will try that but do you happen to know how to get the address bar in Kubuntu? I will just try the drag-file-into-Konsole-method

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Name Withheld (4815162342-deactivatedaccount) said : 		#3

I found out the problem. FAT32 doesn't like large files.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#4

The maximum filesize is 4Gb. Its one of the reasons Fat32 sucks. It is also weak and flimsy and sudden power-offs can cause data corruption.

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Name Withheld (4815162342-deactivatedaccount) said : 		#5

and I have a 12 gb flash LOL

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