CHere's how to extract *.tar.gz files on Linux. To extract the contents of the tar.gz file, there is no need to use additional applications. You only need to execute this command:
tar -xzvf namafile.tar.gz
The details of these parameters are explained as follows:
- -x : gives instructions for the file to be extracted.
- -z : using the gunzip/gzip algorithm in the extraction process.
- -v : the process information will be printed in full. The output can be read easily.
- -f : Will be saved as a file instead of being displayed on screen.