Which of the following is the correct syntax to compress a file named log.txt using bzip2 and keep the original file?

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Linux CLI - Archiving and Compression

Which of the following is the correct syntax to compress a file named log.txt using bzip2 and keep the original file?

Abzip2 -d log.txt

Bbzip2 --keep log.txt

Cbzip2 log.txt -k

Dbzip2 -k log.txt

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the option to keep original file
The -k option keeps the original file after compression.
Step 2: Confirm correct syntax order
The option -k comes before the filename: bzip2 -k log.txt.
Final Answer:
bzip2 -k log.txt -> Option D
Quick Check:
Keep original with bzip2 = -k [OK]

Quick Trick: Use -k before filename to keep original file [OK]

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