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Old 12-14-2009
Zip file with specific name
Hi,

How could compress a file with a specific name. For example if I put the following:

Code:
gzip -f file.dat


I compressed it with the same file name to compress, "file.dat.gz". How could compress it with the name I want for example test.gz.

Thanks.
# 2  
Old 12-14-2009
simply by renaming it...
Code:
mv fie.dat.gz test.gz

Then you are responsible of possible issues...
# 3  
Old 12-14-2009
there is no such option in gzip utility.. so as vbe suggested zip it then move it...
# 4  
Old 12-14-2009
Or redirect gzip's output:
Code:
gzip -c file.dat > test.gz

Note, however, that that will leave the original file untouched, which might be an unwanted side effect.
# 5  
Old 12-14-2009
Thanks, I'll try that solution

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