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Zip File A common type of compressed file (with an extension of . zip ) used to save space on disk or minimize a network transfer.  Unzipping this file means to decompress the file to its original state.

Zip Drive A zip drive is a removable hard drive which is usuallyadded to a computer system for added storage capabilities. A zip drive writes data to a zip disc, similar to a floppy disc, but with 100 to 250mb of storage space.  With recent advances in Thumb/Flash drives these older zip drives are quite outdated.

Zune Zune pertains to Microsoft's digital audio player and online music store.   This is Microsoft's offering to compete with the iPod.