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What is tar?
tar (Tape Archive) is a command-line utility in Unix-like operating systems used for archiving and extracting files. It combines multiple files into a single archive file, often referred to as a "tarball." While tar itself doesn't compress the archive, it's commonly used in conjunction with compression tools like gzip or bzip2 to create compressed archives (e.g., .tar.gz or .tar.bz2 files), reducing file size for storage or distribution.
Free resources to learn tar
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tar: common questions
Can I learn tar in Hindi?
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Is this tar tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 160 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.