: The name "Nickel" likely refers to the small "size" of the initial coin (5 cents) compared to the massive value it "contains" once opened, or simply a modern alias for similar recursive archives. 2. Technical Mechanics
: The theoretical limit for a single layer of DEFLATE compression is about 1032:1. By layering these, the ratio becomes exponential. 3. Intended Use and Impact nickel.zip
The file is structured like a "nesting doll." Inside the main ZIP file are 16 smaller ZIP files. Inside each of those are 16 more, and so on. : The name "Nickel" likely refers to the