How can I open .bz2 files (the Kernel)

fedivh · 12-22-2003, 01:25 PM

Hi,
I downloaded the Kernel 2.6 from kernel.org but its a .bz2 (BZip2) file so I can't open it with Ark.
Can anybody tell me please with wich programm I can open it?
THanks

druuna · 12-22-2003, 01:27 PM

Use bunzip2

trickykid · 12-22-2003, 01:28 PM

Or even with tar using the -j <flag or option>

man tar for more details.

fedivh · 12-22-2003, 01:32 PM

This kernel should work under Mandrake 9.2 right?

fedivh · 12-22-2003, 01:34 PM

Where can I download bunzip2?

jschiwal · 12-22-2003, 01:39 PM

The program should be included with your distro. If it isn't installed in /usr/bin/ you can use the Mandrake Control Center to find and install it.

trickykid · 12-22-2003, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fedivh
This kernel should work under Mandrake 9.2 right?

Umm.. yeah, its running Linux already I'm sure..

bunzip is probably already installed, have you tried locating it, etc?

fedivh · 12-22-2003, 01:59 PM

Its installed now, but how do I uncompress the kernel now?

david_ross · 12-22-2003, 02:02 PM

tar -xjf /path/to/file.tar.bz2

trickykid · 12-22-2003, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fedivh
Its installed now, but how do I uncompress the kernel now?

Try using tar like I mentioned before:

tar jxvf kernel-2.6.0.tar.bz2

Or something along those lines.

man tar
man bunzip2

fedivh · 12-22-2003, 02:04 PM

it works!! kernel.bz2 is now kernel.out
Before 30 MB, now 170 MB (approx.)
Thanks!

trickykid · 12-22-2003, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fedivh
it works!! kernel.bz2 is now kernel.out
Before 30 MB, now 170 MB (approx.)
Thanks!

Now its time to configure it and compile it.. have fun!