[Poll] Compression Comparison Guide - What Files Do You Compress?

Adrian Wong · 22nd Apr 2008, 03:11 PM

Hi guys!

I've been thinking of updating the Compression Comparison Guide for some time now.

It is a really difficult task, as the testing will not only take weeks and God, the data analysis after that...

... but also because I think the current data sets are outdated.

So, I would like to enlist your help in gathering information on what datasets I should use for the next revision. Please tell me what kinds of files you usually compress.

If it's not too much trouble, please spread word about this poll so we can gather as much information as we can before I start on gathering the files.. and starting the very, very long tests. Thanks!

Adrian Wong · 22nd Apr 2008, 03:33 PM

BTW, before I open up the poll, please let me know if the poll options are enough. If I'm missing any file format, please let me know now.

Thanks!

Mac Daddy · 22nd Apr 2008, 06:48 PM

Looks complete to me

JMMD · 23rd Apr 2008, 06:34 AM

What about HD video? Not sure if people do a lot of that or not.

Adrian Wong · 23rd Apr 2008, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMMD

What about HD video? Not sure if people do a lot of that or not.

Right now, I'm lumping that all under videos because HD actually refers to the resolution and not necessarily the compression codec used.

Would it be better to separate them?

lee_what2004 · 24th Apr 2008, 01:51 AM

what about mix content?
or should just be separated?

Adrian Wong · 24th Apr 2008, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee_what2004

what about mix content?
or should just be separated?

Separated content is definitely better.

lee_what2004 · 24th Apr 2008, 03:20 AM

no poll for mix content?

Adrian Wong · 24th Apr 2008, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee_what2004

no poll for mix content?

Mix content is never a good idea because what I consider to be a good mix will not be a good mix for you or someone else. You know what I mean?

Chai · 24th Apr 2008, 07:58 AM

Yeah people hardly compress with mixed contents and it's pointless because there's too many variables.

View Poll Results: What kinds of files do you USUALLY compress?
Lossy compressed music files (MP3, WMA)	11	37.93%
Lossless compressed music files (FLAC, etc.)	4	13.79%
Uncompressed music files (WAV)	5	17.24%
Lossy compressed graphics (JPG)	14	48.28%
Lossless compressed graphics (PNG, GIF, PSD, TIF)	14	48.28%
Uncompressed graphics (BMP)	8	27.59%
Compressed HD/SD video clips (MPEG, DiVX, AVI, WMV)	4	13.79%
Work Documents (DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX)	22	75.86%
Presentations (PPT)	12	41.38%
Pure Text Files (TXT, CSV)	11	37.93%
Adobe Acrobat eBooks (PDF)	12	41.38%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

22nd Apr 2008, 03:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my BenQ Joybook 7000 notebook! Posts: 29,102 Reputation: 2830 Rep Power: 63	[Poll] Compression Comparison Guide - What Files Do You Compress? Hi guys! I've been thinking of updating the Compression Comparison Guide for some time now. It is a really difficult task, as the testing will not only take weeks and God, the data analysis after that... ... but also because I think the current data sets are outdated. So, I would like to enlist your help in gathering information on what datasets I should use for the next revision. Please tell me what kinds of files you usually compress. If it's not too much trouble, please spread word about this poll so we can gather as much information as we can before I start on gathering the files.. and starting the very, very long tests. Thanks! __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs Last edited by Adrian Wong : 22nd Apr 2008 at 03:29 PM.

22nd Apr 2008, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my BenQ Joybook 7000 notebook! Posts: 29,102 Reputation: 2830 Rep Power: 63	BTW, before I open up the poll, please let me know if the poll options are enough. If I'm missing any file format, please let me know now. Thanks! __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

22nd Apr 2008, 06:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mac Daddy Pickin' Da Gitfiddle Join Date: 19 Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1,846 Reputation: 802 Rep Power: 10	Looks complete to me __________________

24th Apr 2008, 01:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
lee_what2004 I'm a regular Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 415 Reputation: 231 Rep Power: 3	what about mix content? or should just be separated? __________________ Theory is when you know something, but it doesn't work. Practice is when something works, but you don't know why it works. Programmers combine theory and practice : Nothing works and they don't know why.

23rd Apr 2008, 06:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
JMMD Just Started Join Date: 17 Apr 2008 Posts: 28 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	What about HD video? Not sure if people do a lot of that or not.

24th Apr 2008, 03:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
lee_what2004 I'm a regular Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 415 Reputation: 231 Rep Power: 3	no poll for mix content? __________________ Theory is when you know something, but it doesn't work. Practice is when something works, but you don't know why it works. Programmers combine theory and practice : Nothing works and they don't know why.

24th Apr 2008, 07:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 25,772 Reputation: 3614 Rep Power: 67	Yeah people hardly compress with mixed contents and it's pointless because there's too many variables. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/ Intel E8400 o/c 4.05GHz, Abit IP35 Pro, Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX, Asus EN8800GTS 512MB, WD Raptor WD740, WD 5000AAKS x2, Antec TPII-480, EMU 0404 PCI

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