Open Source File Compression - Make the Most Out of the Disk Space You Have

Explore open source file compression techniques to maximize disk space utilization in this 23-minute video tutorial. Learn about various compression utilities, including Zip, Tar, and 7-zip, and how to use them both through the command-line interface (CLI) and graphical user interface (GUI). Compare compression ratios between different formats and methods, understand the advantages of CLI compression, and gain practical insights into efficient file storage. Follow along with step-by-step instructions for installing and using compression tools, and see real-world comparisons of compressed file sizes. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of file compression strategies to optimize your storage resources.

Beginning
File Compression Introduction
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Installing the Utilities
Compressing using Zip in the CLI
Compare our Uncompressed to Zip Compressed
Compressing using Tar in the CLI
Compare our Uncompressed to Tar Compressed
Compressing using 7-zip in the CLI
Compare our Uncompressed to 7-Zip Compressed
Compressing in the 3 formats from the GUI
Why use the CLI at all?
Comparing our CLI and GUI Compression sizes
Final Comparison Chart