for gz extension packages u just need to use "gunzip <file_name>"
for tgz you need to use "tar -zxf <file_name>"
usually it is a good idea to put the d/led file in a separate empty
directory before unzipping or untarring them.
for more options see man pages for tar and gunzip..
hope this helps
Bikram
On Sun, 24 Jan 1999, CDitty wrote:
> I hate to admit this, but I am afraid that I am the product of a MS only
> upbringing. I am trying to break free of my MS bonds though. I have
> installed RH and have a basic understanding for Xwindows and Linux itself.
> However, I recently d/led a few programs that have tgz and gz extensions on
> them.
>
> Can someone point me in the right direction to uncompress and to install
> these programs?
>
> TIA
>
> CDitty
>
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