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The gzip file format

gzip RFCs (2)

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RFC 6713: The 'application/zlib' and 'application/gzip' Media Types
Informational
J. Levine
August 2012
IETF publication
Abstract
This document defines the 'application/gzip' and 'application/zlib' media types for compressed data using the gzip and zlib compression formats. This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is published for informational purposes.
Abstract
This document defines the 'application/gzip' and 'application/zlib' media types for compressed data using the gzip and zlib compression formats. This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is published for informational purposes.
RFC 1952: GZIP file format specification version 4.3
Informational
P. Deutsch
May 1996
Legacy publication
Abstract
This specification defines a lossless compressed data format that is compatible with the widely used GZIP utility. This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.
Abstract
This specification defines a lossless compressed data format that is compatible with the widely used GZIP utility. This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.

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