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Download & Unzip Files Without Leaving the Linux Terminal With These 6 Commands

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Apr 24, 2025

Quoting: Download & Unzip Files Without Leaving the Linux Terminal With These 6 Commands —

I used to download and unzip files with a browser and file manager until I realized I could do it all from the terminal, without clicking or switching windows. I now use just six commands all the time. Here’s what they are and why they’re worth memorizing.

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