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squash_non2um_hi is a small utility based on jrb's sfs converter, with several edits. I got jrb's permission to release this.
It converts system non-usrmerge squash files to usrmerge format, using high compression. When .pet installed, it places squash_non2um_hi executable in /opt. Use at own risk.

To convert a file (NON-USRMERGE kernel-modules , kernel_sources or fdrv), first place it in /opt folder.
Then open /opt in ROXFiler filemanager, and drag file to be converted & drop on squash_non2um_hi executable .
When FINISHED appears, press Enter & (original filename)_um will appear alongside original file in /opt.

(UPDATED to high compression on 17/8/24)
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Why should I covert?

@Tippe - many folk are using newer puppies like Jammypup & Bookwormpup, & wish to convert kernels & fdrvs not specifically formatted so as to be usable in those. As all future Debian & Ubuntu based pups will be in the new usrmerge format, this utility will be useful there.

If you wish to stick to Fossapup & older pups, enjoy! - this utility will not be useful to you.

@ozsouth

Thanks for this

Is it possible to do the reverse?

@Jasper - yes, jrb also made a reverse script, but I thought that would be much less needed, so didn't bother updating it. Both jrb's scripts were in Jammypup E1 iso - see: viewtopic.php?p=86883#p86883

As folk using USRMERGE will not have ancient PCs, I increased compression (still less than most puppies). New .pet at 1st post.