can't zip large files 2gb >

[David Banning]

> A lot of the features related to file sizes and other attributes
> of the files stored on a disk depend highly on the type of file
> system used on the disk.
> 
> What file system does the destination directory live in?

originally my problem was with a dedicated ide (on ide cable in machine)
secondary mounted drive - 300G

I tried it in /usr with same results.