File compression is the tried and true way to make a large file fit in a smaller space. Back in the 1980′s, it was imperative because storage costs were much higher than they are now. In 1990′s, storage costs came down, but with the rise of online files, compressed files were a solution to slow bandwidth. Even today, with flash drives, bandwidth caps, and email attachments, file compression is extremely important.

The most popular form of file compression is the ubiquitous .zip standard. It was invented by a company called PKWARE and is arguably one of the most important file technologies in history. PKWARE has brand new product now called SecureZIP Express. It is a robust .zip technology with the added benefit of encryption. It utilizes strong encryption to keep your files secure. You can find out all about it at www.securezip.com.

To help promote this revolutionary way of encrypting and compressing files, they are running a special contest called Decrypt and Drive. Just install the software and then try to decrypt a message. You can play every day and you have a chance to win some great prizes. You can find out all about it at www.DecryptandDrive.com.

Here’s a press release about it, if you want to find out more information:

PKWARE, the inventor of the .zip standard, is giving away a non-commercial use license of SecureZIP Express and the opportunity to win great prizes in the new “Decrypt and Drive” contest! With SecureZIP Express you can compress/decompress and encrypt files that you store or send. Compressing files is a great way to save storage space, especially on thumb drives and CD’s, and we all have files we should be securing!

The software also includes a digital certificate so you can exchange files securely with others without using passwords. Only the person the file was encrypted for can open it when you use a digital certificate. The software is fully licensed for non-commercial use and has no toolbars or spyware! For years, PKWARE has given free .zip software away and wants as many users as possible to receive the benefits of SecureZIP.

PKWARE is giving away great prizes including a Honda scooter, bicycles, Wii games, gas cards, and more! Visit www.DecryptandDrive.com to play the game daily and/or download the free software. You need to have SecureZIP, and the digital certificate it installs, on the computer you play the game from. You can also get SecureZIP Express at www.securezip.com Good luck! Hope you win something cool!