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What command do I need to unzip/extract a .tar.gz file?

I have a source tarball: ap-kernelmodule-1.0.14-13.tar.gz

  1. What specific commands should I issue to extract it?

  2. What is the default folder/directory of the extracted contents?

  3. Can I change the destination folder/directory of the extracted contents?

I am new to Linux and Ubuntu; hence detailed instructions are appreciated.

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Drag and drop the tar ball to where you want to extract (I keep my windows wide, so I prefer F3) . Right click and choose extract here.

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  • Thanks. Under Ubuntu 12.10, is there a default destination/target folder/directory of extracted contents? – n00b Dec 23 '12 at 23:47
  • No, that is controlled by the (usually) saved sub-directory structure in the compressed file. When you extract a tar ball it will be created in the current directory, but with the same subdirectories as those used to create it. – fabricator4 Dec 24 '12 at 00:10
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    @ fabricator4: Thanks a lot. A Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. – n00b Dec 24 '12 at 00:12