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Windows gzip file equivalent in Linux
Creates a .gz file while optionally keeping the original.
Windows
→
gzip file
Linux equivalents
gzip -k file
gzip -k file
gzip -k file
Overview
What this command does
Creates a .gz file while optionally keeping the original.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Compress with gzip
Creates a .gz file while optionally keeping the original.
gzip -k file
Compress with gzip
gzip --help
Show command help when supported
man gzip
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
gzip -k file
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: gzip file
gzip -k fileReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
gzip -k file | Compress with gzip |
gzip --help | Show command help when supported |
man gzip | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | gzip -k file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | gzip -k file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | gzip -k file |
Same command on this distribution. |
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