How to read/write .sit files with Python in Linux

Question

How to read/write a .sit archive using Python in Linux?

Answer 1

For dealing with older library formats I tend to fall back on command line utilities. You should be able to find sit manipulation tools such as this one:

http://ctan.binkerton.com/ctan.readme.php?filename=tools/unstuff/unsit.c

As to making them, I'd suggest using an alternative format. You probably have a specific purpose in mind, but it's a fairly outdated format and you'd be better off with ZIP or TAR.GZ.