Linux commands: gzip - A Quick Guide to File Compression

In this quick guide, we will explore the gzip command, which is used to compress files using the LZ77 compression protocol. Compressing files can help reduce their size and save storage space. Let’s dive into the various options and features of gzip. Compressing a File The simplest way to compress a file is by using the following command: gzip filename This command will compress the specified file and append the ....