Konverter WIM-filer til OTP i Java

What is WIM file format?

A WIM file is a special type of file that contains a disk image in a file-based format. This format was introduced by Microsoft Windows Vista and is used to deploy Windows to different computer platforms. A disk image is a copy of the entire contents of a storage device, such as a hard drive or a DVD. A file-based format means that the disk image is stored as a collection of files and their associated information, rather than as a sequence of sectors or blocks. This has some advantages, such as avoiding duplicate files, being independent of hardware, and reducing the size of the image by using compression algorithms.

A WIM file can use different compression methods, such as XPRESS, LZX, LZMS, and Solid-compression. These methods vary in speed and compression ratio. A WIM file can also store multiple disk images in one file, which can be identified by their unique name or their numerical index. This allows for different versions or configurations of Windows to be stored in one file. WIM files are supported by various tools that can create, edit, and service Windows disk images. Some of these tools are ImageX, which is a command-line tool that can perform basic operations on WIM files; and DISM, which is a tool that can perform more advanced tasks on Windows images, such as adding drivers, updates, or components. These tools can work with online images, which are the ones currently running on the system; or offline images, which are the ones stored in a folder or a WIM file.

What is OTP file format?

OTP (Open Transportation Platform) is a file format designed for the exchange of data between transportation and logistics systems. The file format allows for the sharing of information about routes, vehicles, stops, schedules and fares. It is an open standard, meaning it is free to use and does not require any licensing fees from developers. OTP files are based on XML and are used to maintain data integrity across multiple systems. They are designed to make it easy to transfer data between different systems, such as GPS systems and public transit agencies. OTP is used by a number of public transit systems around the world, including in the United States and Europe. The benefits of using OTP are improved data accuracy, faster data transfer, and greater interoperability between various transportation systems.