How to use the xz command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

The video tutorial introduces the X command, a tool for compressing and decompressing files, similar to zip and bzip2. It explains how to use the Xe command to compress files and the XD or unX command to decompress them. The tutorial also covers the XZ cat command, which allows users to view the contents of compressed files without decompressing them. Additionally, it suggests using XZ-D in scripts for decompression, although the reason is not detailed.

What is the primary function of the X command?

• To delete files permanently

• To create new directories

• To compress and decompress files

• To edit text files

Which command is used to compress files using the X command?

• XZ

• XD

• XC

• Xe

How can you view the contents of a compressed file without decompressing it?

• Using the XD command

• Using the Xe command

• Using the XC command

• Using the XZ cat command

What does the EXE man page suggest for decompressing files in scripts?

• Using the XZ-D command

• Using the Xe command

• Using the XD command

• Using the XZ cat command

Why might the EXE man page suggest using X Z-D over unX?

• It is more secure

• The reason is not clearly explained

• It is faster

• It provides better compression