This program is used to create a file of a given size and defined content. It is intended for use in a test environment where transfer times across LAN or WAN links or disc channels need to be measured.
Options are provided to create a file with 'sequential' contents (bytes 0x00..0xFF) repeated, or random contents. These two options are intended to assist in testing links which may implement data compression. The 'sequential' file is compressible, the random version is (largely) uncompressible.
A file of zero length can also be created if desired.
The program is written in 'C' and should port directly to any desired operating system. Programmers may wish to download the program source.
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