Date   : Sun, 26 Jan 1986 14:01:00-EST
From   : LC-WASH@USC-ISI.ARPA
Subject: DATA COMPRESSION ALGORITHM

A new data compression algorithm has been developed and tested, and
we are attempting to determine the degree of interest in the new
technique before placing it int the public domain.

The algorithm is unique - has a compression efficiency comparable to
the Hoffman algorithm - but has the added feature of allowing the
user to read, and edit the data in its compressed form. This avoids
the time and error potential of the decompress-edit-recompress
cycle.

We would appreciate any guidance towards other techniques that permit
the manipulation of data in its compressed form, and general views
on whether a new algorithm is of interest.

Please reply directly if your response will not be of interest to
the entire INFO-CPM list.