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File Management
Archives & Compression
Windows compact /u equivalent in Linux
Restores files previously compressed with gzip or xz.
Windows
→
compact /u
Linux equivalents
gunzip file.log.gz
gunzip file.log.gz
gunzip file.log.gz
Overview
What this command does
Restores files previously compressed with gzip or xz.
Migration tip: Use the decompressor matching the file suffix:
gunzip for .gz and unxz for .xz.Practical tasks
Common use cases
Decompress individual files
Restores files previously compressed with gzip or xz.
gunzip file.log.gz
Restore a gzip-compressed file
gzip -dk file.log.gz
Decompress and keep the archive
unxz file.log.xz
Restore an xz-compressed file
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gunzip file.log.gz
gzip -dk file.log.gz
unxz file.log.xz
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
gunzip file.log.gz # decompress a .gz file
gzip -dk file.log.gz # decompress while keeping the compressed copy
unxz file.log.xz # decompress a .xz fileReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
gunzip file.log.gz | Restore a gzip-compressed file |
gzip -dk file.log.gz | Decompress and keep the archive |
unxz file.log.xz | Restore an xz-compressed file |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
This command is the same on Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch Linux when the relevant tool is installed.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | gunzip file.log.gz |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | gunzip file.log.gz |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | gunzip file.log.gz |
Same command on this distribution. |
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