file extension tar.tar

wilbertcsci · 10-08-2003, 07:46 AM

how can i extract a filename with the extrnsion of tar.tar? e.g. my.tar.tar. Thank you for reading my question

TheRealDeal · 10-08-2003, 07:51 AM

Hi,

Do a 'tar -xf filename.tar.tar' and see what happens to the file. If it ends up being called 'filename.tar', do 'tar -xf filename.tar'.

Chances are it is just a tar file that has been named .tar.tar

>Craig

unholy · 10-08-2003, 09:21 AM

You could also use file-roller. Its a front end for managing archives.