The tar command on Linux is used to create and extract TAR archive files. Run "tar -czvf archive-name.tar.gz /path/to/file” ...
When was the last time you had to create a zip file? Personally, I have to interact with those types of files all the time (either receiving or sending them to various clients, family, and friends).
One method that you can use to access an Apple iPod file with Ubuntu is by using the open source software applications gtkpod and libgpod to mount the device. Then, you will be able to copy and ...