🖥️gunzip

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Gunzip

# gzip compresses, 
# gunzip decompresses. 
# gunzip is the same as gzip -d.

Files compressed with gzip command can be restored to their original form using the gunzip command.

gunzip file1.gz

# Installed packages: 
gunzip -c /var/log/apt/history.log.*.gz | grep 'apt-get install' | cut -f4- -d" " | tr ' ' $'\n' | sort -u

# IBM AIX: Extract a .tar.gz archive in one shot
gunzip -c file.tar.gz | tar -xvf -

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Cheatsheets are an excellent complement to other information sources like Linux man-pages, Linux help, or How-To’s and tutorials, as they provide compact and easily accessible information. While man-pages and detailed tutorials often contain comprehensive explanations and extensive guides, cheatsheets summarize the most important options forthe command gunzip in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for gunzip without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for gunzip are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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