
Rediscovering the .Q Format: A Journey into Forgotten File Compression
A stylized digital illustration featuring a classic 3.5″ floppy disk and a yellow file folder labeled “.q”, symbolizing the rare and long-forgotten Quantum compression format (created by cinematronics) from the MS-DOS era. A magnifying glass hovers over the folder, evoking the challenge of data recovery and digital archaeology. The image captures the nostalgia of vintage computing and the hunt for