You want to compress all .log files in a directory using bzip2 but keep the original files. Which command achieves this?

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Linux CLI - Archiving and Compression

You want to compress all .log files in a directory using bzip2 but keep the original files. Which command achieves this?

Abzip2 -k *.log

Bbzip2 *.log -k

Cbzip2 -d *.log

Dbzip2 --keep *.log

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Use -k option before file pattern
The correct syntax places -k before the files: bzip2 -k *.log.
Step 2: Understand other options
-d decompresses, and --keep is invalid for bzip2.
Final Answer:
bzip2 -k *.log -> Option A
Quick Check:
Keep originals with -k before files [OK]

Quick Trick: Place -k before files to keep originals [OK]

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