container-file

How do I create a container file?

I would like to create a file format for my app like Quake, OO, and MS Office 07 have. Basically a uncompressed zip folder, or tar file. I need this to be cross platform (mac and windows). Can I do something via command prompt and bash? ...

Are there alternatives for creating large container files that are cross platform?

Previously, I asked the question. The problem is the demands of our file structure are very high. For instance, we're trying to create a container with up to 4500 files and 500mb data. The file structure of this container consists of SQLite DB (under 1mb) Text based xml-like file Images inside a dynamic folder structure that make ...