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bzip3 emerges as a game-changing compression algorithm, promising to outshine its predecessor BZip2

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          • bzip3: A New Compression Algorithm

          The article introduces bzip3, a compression algorithm positioned as a successor to BZip2.

          • bzip3 promises improved performance and efficiency, leveraging the Burrows-Wheeler Transform.
          • Discussions among developers reflect enthusiasm for its capabilities and potential comparisons with existing algorithms like zstd and gzipped formats.
          • The community shows interest in testing and validating its performance claims against current compression methods.
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