How Can I Download and Unzip revtex4-1?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the process of downloading and unzipping the revtex4-1 (or revtex4) files. Participants share their experiences and suggestions regarding software tools for unzipping files and the steps to follow after downloading.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests guidance on how to download and unzip revtex4-1 files after having downloaded the zip files.
  • Another participant suggests checking the FAQ on the revtex page for instructions.
  • A participant mentions that unzipping can be done with various tools, recommending WinZip and noting that older tools like PKUNZIP exist.
  • It is noted that Easyzip is a freeware option for unzipping files.
  • Another participant clarifies that while WinZip is a paid software, there are free alternatives available.
  • One participant highlights that Windows XP allows users to open zip files directly and uncompress them without additional software, and recommends 7-Zip as a good free option, with a caution regarding AES encryption compatibility.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants provide various suggestions for unzipping software, but there is no consensus on a single preferred method or tool. The discussion remains open with multiple viewpoints on how to proceed.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of specific instructions for the revtex4-1 installation process after unzipping, as well as potential issues with encryption compatibility in different unzipping tools.

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hi,could someone please tell me how to download revtex-4-1 (or revtex4). I've downloaded the zip files but i don't no what to do after that

thanks
 
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have you read the FAQ on the revtex page?
 
I don't know that program, but generally, you would need to unzip the files. This can be done with any unzipper but a common one is WinZip. An old one was called PKUNZIP.

You find these at www.google.com.

A freeware one is Easyzip
http://www.thefreesite.com/easyzip111.htm
Seems to work OK.

Freeware means you can use it for free. Winzip costs money.

After you unzip all the files to the same directory, you look for an .EXE file called "setup", or something similar, and run it.
 
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vk6kro said:
Winzip costs money.

Simple winzip doesn't.
 
rootX said:
Simple winzip doesn't.

Even better Windows (at least XP) allows you to open up Zip files like directories and uncompress them as well. For compressing things, I've found that the open source and free 7-Zip is pretty good (a warning if you encrypt your zip files however: AES isn't supported by many decompression programs, nor by Windows)
http://www.7-zip.org
 
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