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Old 09-13-2006, 01:43 PM   #1
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zip question


How do i make a zip file in fc5 i do get this error when i try to make a zip file.

The utility zip is not in your PATH.
 
Old 09-13-2006, 02:10 PM   #2
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gzip <filename>

Will compress filename and rename it filename.gz.

Use gunzip <filename>.gz to unzip the file.
 
  


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