LC-WASH@USC-ISI.ARPA (01/26/86)
A new data compression algorithm has been developed and tested, and we are attempting to determine the degree of interest in the new technique before placing it int the public domain. The algorithm is unique - has a compression efficiency comparable to the Hoffman algorithm - but has the added feature of allowing the user to read, and edit the data in its compressed form. This avoids the time and error potential of the decompress-edit-recompress cycle. We would appreciate any guidance towards other techniques that permit the manipulation of data in its compressed form, and general views on whether a new algorithm is of interest. Please reply directly if your response will not be of interest to the entire INFO-CPM list.