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compsize:tldr:a4ac9
compsize: Calculate the current compression ratio for a file or directory.
$ sudo compsize ${filename_or_directory}
try on your machine
The command "sudo compsize ${filename_or_directory}" is used to determine the size of a file or directory on a Linux system using the "compsize" utility.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "sudo" is a command that allows a user with superuser privileges (usually the administrator) to execute commands as another user, typically the root user. It prompts the user for their password before executing the specified command.
- "compsize" is a utility that helps in the analysis of compression ratios, compression times, and decompression times of files and directories in a filesystem.
- "${filename_or_directory}" is a placeholder that represents the specific file or directory you want to analyze. You need to replace it with the actual name and path of the file or directory you want to check.
By running this command with the appropriate file or directory name, you can retrieve information about the size and other compression-related data for that file or directory.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.