Zip

1. When referring to computer software or software compression, zip is a file extension associated with such compression programs as WinZip or PKZIP. Zip files are commonly a collection of software files or programs compressed into the one zip file.

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2. Zip is also a command line command used in Linux and Unix. See the zip command page for further information on this command.

3. When referring to a hardware drive, diskette, or backup device, Zip commonly refers to the Iomega Zip drive.

4. Short for Zone Information Protocol, ZIP is a network protocol used to manage zones in an AppleTalk network.

5. Short for Zoning Improvement Plan, zip codes, also known as postal codes, are designated areas in the United States.

• US Zip Code lookup

Also see: AppleTalk, Compression, Jar, Network definitions, Protocol, RAR, Storage