Compressing files - UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

sh9492 · #1 04-21-2004

I have never used this command before. I need to use the "compress" command to compress all files located in the subdirectories under the following directories:

/home/ftp/inbound/Fordin

Please advise, I appreciate your help.

Thanks,

Syed

google · #2 04-21-2004

compress and gzip are common compression utilities. gzip provided tighter compression. see man compress or man gzip

sh9492 · #3 04-21-2004

Please show me an example using compress for the information I provide. I appreciate your help.

Thanks,

Syed

jim mcnamara · #4 04-21-2004

compressdir is usually found in most versions of unix - it's a front end for compress:

Code:

compressdir /home/ftp/inbound/Fordin

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