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lzip: Test the integrity of compressed file.

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$ lzip --test ${path-to-archive-lz}

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The command "lzip --test ${path-to-archive-lz}" is used to test the integrity of an lzip-compressed archive file.

Here's the breakdown of the command:

"lzip" is the name of the command-line program used for compression and decompression of files using the lzip algorithm.
"--test" is an option or flag that is used to perform a test operation on the specified archive file.
"${path-to-archive-lz}" is a placeholder that represents the actual path or location of the lzip-compressed archive file you want to test.

When you execute this command, the lzip program will open the specified archive file and perform a test to check its integrity. It will examine the archive's internal structure and verify if the data is compressed and decompressed correctly without any errors or corruption.

If the command executes successfully and the output does not show any errors, it means that the specified lzip archive file is intact and not corrupted. However, if there are errors reported during the test, it indicates that the archive is damaged or there might be some issues with it.

Overall, this command helps you ensure the integrity of an lzip archive by verifying its internal structure and checking for any potential corruption.

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.

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