tarballs
 

Hi, I have a question about tar files.

Let's say I want to back up my /home directory:

$ tar cvzf backup.tgz /home

So now I have backup.tgz. When I extract it, I notice it extracts into the same directory as my backup, /home. What if, for instance, I want it to extract into the /usr/blah directory instead? How would I do that? Does tar have a "dest =" type of option in it?

Just change into the directory you would like it extracted to.

Regards

Hm...I thought I did that before and it installed in the directory I created it from. I have to try that again.

tar -C /targetdir -x tarfile

And that would put "tarfile" in /targetdir right? If so, that is what I am looking for; thanks.