File CompressionLesson 37Free preview

Bash Compress (zip)

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Summary

The zip command creates a compressed archive that combines multiple files into one file. The -r option is used to include all the contents of the folder, and the original file remains unless you delete it yourself. The zip format can be unlocked on almost any operating system.

Key points

Zip file1 file2 created an archive
r enters the directory with its contents
The source file is not automatically deleted
Zip -e adds encryption to the password

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