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Zip directory on windows and extract on Linux
You can create a zip archive of a directory on Windows and then extract it on Linux using various tools available on both platforms. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Zip the Directory on Windows
Open the Command Prompt on your Windows machine.
Navigate to the directory you want to zip using the
cd
command. For example:bashcd C:\path\to\directory
Use the
zip
command to create a zip archive of the directory:pythonzip -r archive_name.zip .
Replace
archive_name.zip
with the desired name for your zip file.
Step 2: Transfer the Zip File to Linux
You can transfer the zip file from your Windows machine to your Linux machine using various methods such as SCP, SFTP, or a file-sharing service.
Step 3: Extract the Zip File on Linux
Open a terminal on your Linux machine.
Navigate to the directory where you've transferred the zip file. For example:
bashcd /path/to/transfer/directory
Use the
unzip
command to extract the zip archive:pythonunzip archive_name.zip -d destination_directory
Replace
archive_name.zip
with the actual name of the zip file anddestination_directory
with the desired directory where you want to extract the contents.
That's it! The contents of the zip archive will be extracted to the specified directory on your Linux machine.
Keep in mind that file paths and formatting might vary between Windows and Linux, so make sure to adjust the commands accordingly. Additionally, there are various third-party tools available for creating and extracting zip archives on both platforms, so you might choose a different tool based on your preferences and requirements.