How do uncompress tgz files under linux shell??

Any direction would be appreciated...

tar zxvf <file>

dont you just love the simplicity of linux :D

I mean Windows is just too complicated double clicking on the files to unzip them, hehe

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On a helpful topic, if its got the following extention:

filename.tar.gz

you may need to "gunzip" it first, I normally:

gunzip filename.tar.gz
tar zxvf filename.tar
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Im no pro with linux but the above normally works for me

Originally posted by xtstrike
gunzip filename.tar.gz
tar zxvf filename.tar


After gunzip, just do 'tar -xvf filename.tar' without the option '-z' ... It's just superfluous :)

cheers,
:beer:

Hi!

Here's what I usually do
gzip -dc filename | tar -xvf-
Works for both .tar.gz and .tgz files.

Have a great day :-)

Regards
Amar

Hello Amar!

Hi Jag,
You seem to be a regular here.... :)

Have a great day :)

Regards
Amar

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trade secrets ;) , the profile here normally only allows like a 20 or 25 char limit for custom titles... normally. ;)