Un-zip file in Snow Leopard

How do you un-zip file in Snow Leopard?

Hey
Apple used to include a program called StuffIt Expander to decompress zipped files, but doesn’t now that OS X lets you unzip files (but not .sit files). However, StuffIt from SmithMicro Software still comes in handy for opening other types of compressed files, notably the .sit or .sitx compressed types. Go to www.stuffit-expander.com or www.stuffit.com/mac/index.html to download a free version of the software or to splurge for the Deluxe version. In addition to compressing files, StuffIt Deluxe lets you encrypt and back up files.
Read more: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-zip-and-unzip-files-on-your-mac.htm l#ixzz1KBJk3oib
Regards,
Britt.

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