The easiest way to extract the content of compressed files (and compressed archives) on Linux is to prepare a script that both recognizes files by type and uses the proper commands for extracting ...

Tar is a common file format for archives in Linux- and Unix-based operating systems. These types of files are typically used to back up files and directories or to transfer files and programs over a ...

There are quite a few interesting things that you can do with "zip" commands other than compress and uncompress files. Here are some other zip options and how they can help. Some of us have been ...

Get to know the Linux hosts file and how to use it Your email has been sent If you're new to Linux, there's a very handy file you'll want to learn about right away. Jack Wallen introduces you to the ...

Hidden files are a standard feature in Linux. Some applications save configuration files and other data in hidden files or folders that aren't visible by default. Fortunately, Linux makes working with ...

The Open Document Format (ODF) Alliance is designed for sharing information between different word processing applications. This article highlights the basic structure of ODF files, some internals of ...