Unpack a rar file in Linux
Hi,
I have a large files split into 4 parts ,and I just want to know what i can use to unpack it all. I'm using Linux (Ubuntu). Is there a command to use to unpack rar files? i just use a program to extract them but i was wondering if there a command on unpacking them
Any help would be appreciated
Re: Unpack a rar file in Linux
Possibly you'd have to install Rar for Linux: http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm. However. it does state that it is a trial version so may have some limitations. This may only be that a warning says you must buy or remove after 40 days like the Windows version.
Re: Unpack a rar file in Linux
install "unrar" (most distros have a package for it) and then do "unrar x whatever.rar
Under Linux and UNIX, use command called unrar. By default unrar is not being installed on Linux, FreeBSD or UNIX oses. You can install unrar command with the help of apt-get or yum command.
Install unrar command
Under Debian Linux, you need to type apt-get as follows to install unrar program:
Code:
# apt-get install unrar
How to use unrar
unrar command supports various options below are common options that you need to use everyday.
Task: To open rar (unpack) file in current directory type command:
Please note that replace file.rar filename with your actual filename.
Task: List (l) file inside rar archive:
Task: To extract (x) files with full path type command:
(D) To test (t) integrity of archive, file type command: