Vic wrote:
> While we are on the subject, how does one
> tar a file rather than untar?
>
> On Sun, 26 Mar 2000, Michael Holt mewed:
> > James wrote:
> >
> > > Richard asked:
> > > :how do i untar a file tar ?v?f filename.tar.gz I forgot the command can
> > > :anyone tell me?
> > >
> > > Take a look at this page:
> > > http://www.redhat-linux.com.my/faq/common15.html
> > >
> > > james
> >
> > To untar a file 'filename.tar', type the command: tar -xvf filename.tar.
> > To unzip a file 'filename.tar.gz', type the command: gunzip
> > filename.tar.gz
> > These work best for me
> >
> > I would also type the command: man tar and then you can find what the
> > different options do.
> >
> > Michael Holt
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Here's a shot in the dark - does it list the tar options in the man or info
files? I've used Winzip for windows, but just haven't needed to tar or zip a
file in Linux yet.
Michael Holt
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