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How can I keep out certain files when creating a tarball? For example:
/home/me/file1
/home/me/dir1
/home/me/dir2
/home/me/abc
/home/me/xyz
How do I execute zyz and abc file while using a tar command?
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How do I use tar command over secure ssh session?
How do I open rar archive files under Linux / UNIX operating systems?