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ncompress

ncompress is an improved version of the classic Unix compress LZW file compressor. Its code is released into the public domain under the Unlicense.

Licensing at a Glance

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  1. (N)compress is an improved version of compress 4.1, a fast, simple LZW file compressor.[1]

  2. The ncompress code is released into the public domain; see the UNLICENSE file for details.[2]

  3. The Unlicense lets anyone copy, modify, publish, use, compile, sell or distribute the software, in source or binary form, for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial.[3]

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References

  1. ncompress README · raw.githubusercontent.com · retrieved 2026-09-27
  2. ncompress LICENSE.txt · raw.githubusercontent.com · retrieved 2026-09-27
  3. ncompress UNLICENSE · raw.githubusercontent.com · retrieved 2026-09-27
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