I need to store files in archives, but not compress them.
The archive manager takes too long, and I can't find an option to only store (not compress) files.
Any suggestions?
Ubuntu – How to store files in an archive without compressing them
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Ubuntu – What’s the difference between a compressed folder (with files) and a compressed Tar archive
tar lives up to its name "Tape ARchiver". It takes a directory tree, and writes it out to a single file (which could be a tape drive), preserving the directory structure and metadata.
So, yes, very similar to zip, although without built-in compression, and with a full understanding of unix metadata.
The unix philosophy is that each tool should do one thing, and do it well. Tar can archive a directory, and the you can compress the archive with a compression tool like gzip, bzip2, or xz.
I guess you tried to unpack this file. To compress it open the folder /media/BA and rightclick setup.exe. Then choose Compress...:
Now you can set the options for the compressed file:
Create, ready.
If this doesn't work open Archive Manager via Dash. Click Open to add a file or just drag and drop it from Nautilus (file manager).
To compress it now choose New:
Hope it works as it does here!
Best Answer
The fastest and easiest method to create an uncompressed tar archive is a Nautilus context menu installed by default.
After selection of a directory or files press the right mouse button to select "Compress..." from the context menu. In the following window choose .tar from the dropdown list, give a sensible name and a storage location for the archive, then press Create.