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Old 08-03-2012
best method to compress files in aix 5.3

Good morning,

I have a file that is 200 MB and I want to compress it to the fullest, which is the best method or command to compress files in aix?

Thank you very much and best regards.
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Old 08-03-2012
you can use gzip
# 3  
Old 08-03-2012
bzip2 will achieve better compression than gzip...
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Old 08-03-2012
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Old 08-03-2012
Anyone can send an example of how compressed using bzip2 on aix 5.3?

Thank you very much and best regards.
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Old 08-03-2012
Code:
 
man bzip2
 
bzip2 filename

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Old 08-03-2012
bzip2 command is available in AIX 5.3, I have no choice to compress a file to the maximum in aix 5.3

Thank you very much and best regards.
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