Because the solution specifically was for 1 file submitted, 2 files back (compressed and decompressor). This topic ise the next level trolling that went on. The summary and ng faw, explained why these file metagames aren't useful. They obscure the lack of a compression strategy (eg if the inode equivalent was 2ft of tape) by nature of dispersing information into the fs.

> Because the solution specifically was for 1 file submitted, 2 files back (compressed and decompressor).

Patrick:

I meant can I send you a decompressor and several compressed files whose total file size is less than the original uncompressed file and from which I can regenerate the original uncompressed file

Mike:

Sure.