Un zipping files compatible with suse 9.1?

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The discussion revolves around the best programs for unzipping files that are compatible with SUSE 9.1, a Linux distribution. Participants explore various tools and methods for file extraction in this specific operating system environment.

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  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using the command line tool 'unzip' and provides instructions on how to access its manual and install it via YaST if not already present.
  • Another participant expresses a preference for WinRAR, noting its compatibility with multiple file formats but also mentioning that it is not free.
  • A participant clarifies that SUSE 9.1 is a Linux distribution, emphasizing its differences from Windows.
  • Another comment humorously notes that both operating systems run on computer hardware and are coded in C or a variant.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present differing opinions on the best program for unzipping files, with no clear consensus on a single preferred tool. The discussion includes both command line and graphical options, reflecting varied user preferences.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about user familiarity with command line tools and the availability of software packages in SUSE 9.1 are present, but these are not explicitly stated. The discussion does not resolve which tool is definitively better.

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can anyone suggest the best program to use for un zipping files compatible with suse 9.1?
thanks.
 
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I'd be surprised if you don't have one installed already. From the command line type

unzip file to unzip

you can type

man unzip from the terminal to get the switches. Default behavior is to extract the file you are trying to unzip in the current directory though.

If you don't have unzip, you can find it in YaST by searching using the keyword unzip.

Good luck.
 
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Thanks i will give it a try.
 
wolram said:
can anyone suggest the best program to use for un zipping files compatible with suse 9.1?
thanks.

What's suse 9.1?

I like winrar for unzipping files.

It understands rar, zip, cab, arj, lzh, ace, tar, gzip, uue, bz2, jar, and iso formats, and the user can control which of the above file types iit's associated with.

The only problem with it is that its not free.
 
Suse 9.1 is a Linux Distro. It's completely and totally different than Windows in every way shape and form.
 
Bar it runs on computer hardware and is coded in C (or some C varient)

 

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