Problem with Gzip file ?

[jmr0311]

I have a problem when trying to untar this file:

 

firefox-i686-linux-gtk2+xft.tar.gz

 

this is the error I'm getting:

 

[root@localhost jmr0311]# tar -xzf /tmp/firefox-i686-linux-gtk2+xft.tar.gz

 

    gzip: stdin: not in gzip format

    tar: Child returned status 1

    tar: Error exit delayed from previous errors

    [root@localhost jmr0311]#

 

Javi

 

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[Steve Scrimpshire]

Sometimes netscape/mozilla screws it up. Try

 

tar -xf /tmp/firefox-i686-linux-gtk2+xft.tar.gz

[jmr0311]

Nothing happen Steve when I run the command the way you suggested. I think this file is just trashed. Thanks any way.

 

Javi

[Steve Scrimpshire]

If you think nothing happened, look for a new directory in your current directory, called firefox-i686-linux-gtk2+xftor similar. If you got no errors, it sounds like it worked.

[AussieJohn]

I still find the easiest way to un-tar is to right click on the tarball and select -------> Actions -----> Extract Here. This will untar and create a folder of the same name.

 

If it will not untar this way then you can be certain that you have a corrupted tarball. It is easier and visual. It does not appeal to the 100% command liners but what the heck.

 

Cheers. John.