How id Software Packed Quake Shareware Onto an Overfull CD-ROM

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A technical deep-dive examines how id Software distributed the shareware version of Quake on a CD-ROM that was packed to its absolute limits. The article, published on Fabien Sanglard's website, explores the engineering challenges involved in fitting the game's data onto the disc. It investigates the specific techniques and decisions made to squeeze content onto a medium with very little room to spare. The piece appeals to retro gaming enthusiasts and developers interested in the storage constraints of 1990s game distribution.

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