You execute tar -cjf archive.tar.bz2 folder but receive an error: tar: -c: Cannot open: No such file or directory. What is the most probable cause?

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Linux CLI - Archiving and Compression

You execute tar -cjf archive.tar.bz2 folder but receive an error: tar: -c: Cannot open: No such file or directory. What is the most probable cause?

AThe <code>-f</code> option is missing or misplaced

BThe folder <code>folder</code> does not exist

CThe <code>-j</code> option is not supported on your system

DYou need to run the command as root

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the command syntax
The command uses -cjf which combines create, bzip2 compression, and file options.
Step 2: Identify the error cause
The error indicates tar is interpreting -c as a filename, meaning -f is missing or misplaced.
Step 3: Correct usage
The correct syntax is tar -cjf archive.tar.bz2 folder where -f must be immediately followed by the archive filename.
Final Answer:
The -f option is missing or misplaced -> Option A
Quick Check:
Always place -f before the archive filename [OK]

Quick Trick: Place -f immediately before archive filename [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Omitting the archive filename after -f
Misordering options causing tar to misinterpret arguments

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You execute tar -cjf archive.tar.bz2 folder but receive an error: tar: -c: Cannot open: No such file or directory. What is the most probable cause?

Step 1: Analyze the command syntax

Step 2: Identify the error cause

Step 3: Correct usage

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