Installing lzop
Before you can use lzop, you need to ensure that it is installed on your Linux system. On many Linux distributions, lzop is available in the standard repositories, so you can install it using the package manager specific to your distribution.
For example, on Debian/Ubuntu-based systems, you can use apt:
sudo apt install lzop
On Red-Hat using yum: (For latest version of RedHat we can use `dnf`)
sudo yum install lzop
Fedora using dnf package manager:
sudo dnf install lzop
Once installed, you can verify the installation by running:
lzop --version
lzop –version output
If you are getting this output, lzop is installed in your system.
lzop Linux Command
When it comes to managing files and optimizing storage space on a Linux system, compression tools play a crucial role. lzop is one such tool that provides a fast and efficient way to compress and decompress files. In this article, we will explore the lzop command, its features, and how to use it effectively in a Linux environment.