Copy-ready commandgzip — Basic Usage
gzip -k large.logRequirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Linux with the referenced utility installed
- Permissions
- Use sudo or root only when required
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic Usage
Use gzip for a standard administrative task.
gzip -k large.logOriginal command
Compress a file with gzip.
gzip -k large.logCommon errors
Command not found
Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.