splitting one big file to smaller parts?

minm · 12-25-2004, 11:00 PM

I know i've seen programs like these on windows, but my question if they exist in linux, like you split a big file to two smaller ones, then recombine them?

bigrigdriver · 12-25-2004, 11:20 PM

A little more info, if you please.
What kind of 'one large file'? A full backup, perhaps? Splitting it into multiple smaller files is possible using DAR (slices in DAR-speak).
Your great novel? There are ways to use word processers and type-setting software (LyX) to do each chapter individually, then combine them into a book.
As Jhonny 5 would say: 'Need input', or I can't be of much help.

scuzzman · 12-25-2004, 11:43 PM

Check out Tutorials. This is the one you're after.

whipermr5 · 12-26-2004, 03:54 AM

The

Code:

split

command will work great. Try

Code:

man split

for details.

minm · 12-26-2004, 04:05 AM

thanks guys!