GZIP

GZIP is a file compression technique that uses Lempel-Ziv (LZ77) coding. GZIP can be used across multiple platforms and requires that a compressed file be decompressed before using. It's as simple as typing "GZIP Options" to invoke.

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GZIP Concept Index

Everything you wanted to know about GZIP but were afraid to ask!

W3E References

compression

PKZip

Detail

Below is a listing of GZIP useage along with acceptable parameters:

• gzip [-cdfhlLnNrtvV19] [-S suffix] [file ...]
• -c --stdout:write on standard output, keep original files unchanged
• -d --decompress:decompress
• -f --force:force overwrite of output file and compress links
• -h --help:give help on gzip and parameters
• -l --list:list compressed file contents
• -L --license:display software license
• -n --no-name:don't save/restore original name and time stamp
• -N --name:save/restore original name and time stamp
• -q --quiet:suppress all warnings
• -r --recursive:operate recursively on directories
• -S .suf --suffix .suf:use the suffix .suf on compressed files
• -t --test:test compressed file integrity
• -v --verbose:verbose mode
• -V --version:display version number
• -1 --fast:compress faster
• -9 --best:compress better
• file...:files to (de)compress. If none listed, use the standard input