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tar Last modified: Tuesday, March 12, 2002
(1) Short for tape archive, a UNIX utility that combines a group of files into a single file. The resulting file has a .tar extension. The tar command does not compress files. Frequently, therefore, a tar file is compressed with the compress or gzip commands to create a file with a .tar.gz or .tar.Z extension. These are comparable to files that have been compressed with PKZIP on a PC platform. Most PC compression utilities, including PKZIP, can open (untar) a tar file. (2)(v) To combine files with the tar command.
Creating a UNIX tape archive Instructions for using the tar command in UNIX. Includes tips and examples. Using TAR Briefly explains how to use the tar command to compress or decompress archives. Yahoo!'s archiving and compression utilities for UNIX page Yahoo!'s directory of links to shareware, resources, and utilities for data archiving and compression for UNIX systems.	Related Categories Data Compression Web Development Related Terms PKZIP tarball tar Products : Top Store Offers: Amazon  5.49Quantity: 50 sheets (2 Pack) Full Color Design Measures 5in x 8in Officially Licensed FansEdge  25.99Double your game day options with this North Carolina Tar Heels Tee Combo 2-Pack. Features two great North Carolina t-shirts. Both shirts have large t... Sports Unlimited  26.95- Wake up with your favorite college team with this College Ceramic Coffee Mug Set from Great American Products. This 2-piece set includes two high q... PetSmart  9.99Decorated with the official team logo, this bandana is a comfortable and easy way to show your team pride. Simply slide the polyester bandana over you... Football Fanatics  10.95North Carolina Tar Heels (UNC) Carolina Blue Feather Touch 6-11 Socks - Feel like you're walking on air with the softest sock around, the Feather Touc... Compare all matches: 6735 Store Offers