Core Utilities

This tutorial provides classes for reading and writing the standard ZIP and GZIP file formats.

You can save time and reduce other costs associated with Java development by taking advantage of open source Java projects. In this new series, Jeff Friesen introduces a variety of lesser known open source Java projects that can benefit your Java software. Jeff begins the series by looking at Bernhard Pauler's balloontip project, which you can use to add Windows XP-style informational "balloons" to your Swing-based Java applications.