Compressing IOS Images with MZMAKER.EXE

[Bob & Karen Timmons]

Group,   A while back I read about a utility that would compress an IOS image, but still allow you to use it.  I found that I had archived a copy on a CD, so I tried it out.  It compressed a 14MB image down to 4.5MB.  I TFTP'd the compressed image to my 2524 and it rebooted.  Upon reboot, however, it wouldn't boot from the image. I don't recall what the error message was (something along the lines of bad CRC), so I removed that image and replaced it with an uncompressed IOS.  Has anyone else used this or a similar program?  I'm including a link to the file.  I'm told it's freeware.  The link is only up for a week or so, but it's on my public share (rtimmons) at xdrive.com, and I'll leave it there indefinitely.  I don't have any documentation for this product.   http://www.xdrive.com/cgi-bin/GetASharedFileDownload?claim_ticket=966102705789qln2CFnBEYRRaxaSwJnv&referee=48549   FYI - This should not be used in a production environment.  This is for lab use only.  I can't assume any responsibility for it's use or misuse.   Thanks, Bob