tar

tar (Tape Archive) is a command-line utility in Unix-like operating systems used for archiving and extracting files. It combines multiple files into a single archive file, often referred to as a "tarball." While tar itself doesn't compress the archive, it's commonly used in conjunction with compression tools like gzip or bzip2 to create compressed archives (e.g., .tar.gz or .tar.bz2 files), reducing file size for storage or distribution.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

• @article@Bash tar Command - An archiving utility
• @article@How to use the tar command in Linux
• @article@Linux tar Command with Practical Examples
• @video@How to Archive Folders in Linux (tar and gzip tutorial) - Linux Crash Course Series