How to use the tar command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

How to use the tar command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

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The video tutorial explains the TAR command, used for creating and extracting file archives. It covers how to create a compressed archive using the 'tar' command, specifically for PDF files, and how to extract files from these archives. The tutorial also discusses extracting specific files and mentions alternative compression methods that may offer better ratios than the default gzip used by TAR.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the TAR command handle file compression and what options are available?

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What are the advantages of using gzip for compression in TAR files?

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