Linux CLI - Archiving and Compression
Which
gzip option allows you to compress a file without deleting the original?Which gzip option allows you to compress a file without deleting the original?
easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand gzip options
The-koption tells gzip to keep the original file after compression.Step 2: Analyze other options
-ddecompresses,-ris recursive, and-fforces overwrite.Final Answer:
-k -> Option CQuick Check:
Keep original file after compression? Use-k[OK]
Quick Trick: Use -k to keep original file after gzip compression [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing -d (decompress) with keeping original
- Using -r which is for recursion, not keeping files
- Assuming -f keeps original, but it forces overwrite
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