zip module

[Thomas Weholt]

Michael Tiomkin wrote:
> 
> Luiz Martins wrote:
> 
> > Is there a module somewhere to open/create zip files? I want to create
> > archives that contain multiple directory hierarchies, path information,
> > modifications dates etc. My archives will be used by folks using winzip
> > under windows 9x
> 
>   You can use two modules.  One is 'zip', and it creates '.zip' files, and the other is 'gtar/tar
> -z' that can create '.tar.gz' files.  On Unix, use 'man zip' and 'man (g)tar' to see the options.
> Both '.zip' and '.tar.gz' files can be opened by Winzip.  On Unix, you can use 'unzip' and
> 'gtar/tar' to open the files.
> 
>   Michael

You`re talking about stand-alone programs here right? I think he was
asking about a python-module.

Thomas