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About the TGZ format
TGZ — Gzip-compressed TAR Archive
TGZ (also written as .tar.gz) is a TAR archive compressed with gzip. It is the most common archive format on Linux and macOS for distributing software source code and project files. The combination delivers solid compression with fast decompression speeds and is natively supported by all Unix-like systems.
Common uses
- Linux/macOS software source distribution (.tar.gz)
- Open-source project release tarballs
- Server backup and deployment packages
- Sharing projects with full file permissions preserved
About the 7Z format
7Z — 7-Zip Archive
7Z is a high-compression open-source archive format created by Igor Pavlov and the 7-Zip project. It offers some of the best compression ratios available for any general-purpose archive format, supports strong AES-256 encryption, and handles files up to 16 exabytes in size. It is widely used for software distribution and personal archiving.
Common uses
- Maximum compression of software installers and releases
- Encrypted archives with AES-256 for sensitive data
- Large file archiving where size matters
- Game and application distribution on Windows
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How long are my files kept?
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