gzip and gunzip
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What is gzip and gunzip?
gzip is a command-line utility used to compress files, reducing their size and making them easier to store or transmit. The compressed files typically have a .gz extension. gunzip is the corresponding command used to decompress files that have been compressed with gzip, restoring them to their original state.
Free resources to learn gzip and gunzip
More in stage 30: Package Management
gzip and gunzip: common questions
Can I learn gzip and gunzip in Hindi?
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Is this gzip and gunzip tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 162 of 166 in the free Shell / Bash roadmap, in stage 30, Package Management. If you are new to Shell / Bash, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.