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Old 04-20-2005, 12:39 PM   #1
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zip syntax

I want to compress files to a *.zip file (for windows). I can't seem to figure out the syntax.....
Please help me.

thx
 
Old 04-20-2005, 12:52 PM   #2
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Nevermind.

Zip -r test.zip ./*

will add all files and folders to test.zip

I should have messed around more before posting. At least it's here for someone else now.

thx anyway.
 
Old 04-20-2005, 04:34 PM   #3
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zchoyt - thanks for posting back with the solution, as you said that will be help to future readers who may have the same question. -- J.W.
 
Old 04-20-2005, 09:30 PM   #4
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I know.... There are always posts that say "nevermind" and then don't tell you how...
It just helps everyone including myself incase I forget


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