Pack-Ice
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:''For other "Ice" formats, see [[ICE]].'' | :''For other "Ice" formats, see [[ICE]].'' | ||
| − | '''Pack-Ice''' (also called '''Ice Packer''' or '''ICE!''') is a file compression program, and associated file format, used on Atari ST computers. It was developed by | + | '''Pack-Ice''' (also called '''Ice Packer''' or '''ICE!''') is a file compression program, and associated file format, used on Atari ST computers. It was developed by "Axe of Delight", later known as "Axe of Superior". |
There are several different versions of the format, and it's not clear how compatible they are. | There are several different versions of the format, and it's not clear how compatible they are. | ||
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| + | See also [[Pack-Fire]]. | ||
== Identification == | == Identification == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:03, 16 August 2026
- For other "Ice" formats, see ICE.
Pack-Ice (also called Ice Packer or ICE!) is a file compression program, and associated file format, used on Atari ST computers. It was developed by "Axe of Delight", later known as "Axe of Superior".
There are several different versions of the format, and it's not clear how compatible they are.
See also Pack-Fire.
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[edit] Identification
Apparently, files begin with ASCII "Ice!", or (starting with v2.40?) "ICE!".
More research needed. The source code for Ancient indicates that files can also start with "TMM!", "TSM!", or "SHE!", or end with "Ice!".
[edit] Software
- unice68
- Pack-Ice 2.4 (Atari software)
- ftp://ftp.untergrund.net/users/ltk_tscc/fujiology/D/DELIGHT/ → ICE*.ZIP: Several versions of Pack-Ice
- Pack-Ice source code (assembly language)
- Ancient
[edit] Sample files
- http://cd.textfiles.com/atarilibrary/atari_cd07/DISKMAGS/DBAMAG/DBAMAG12/PICTURES/
- http://sndh.atari.org/sndh/sndh_lf/ → *.sndh
- dexvert samples — archive/packIce
[edit] Links
- ICE, from the Atari Forum Wiki
- Packing Algorithms, by Axe of Superior
