Open TBZ2 file

TBZ2 files: what are they and how do I open them?

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BZIP/TAR compressed archive

Files with tbz2 file extension are compressed archives that combine both BZIP and TAR compression. Typically found on Linux/Unix systems.

Further details:

The tbz file extension is sometimes  used for archiving data on Unix systems and for exchanging files on the internet.

Binary format. Compresses data using a combination of the Burrows-Wheeler transform and Huffman entropy coding. Stores a single file. Typically used in combination with TAR. Developed and maintained by Julian Seward.

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What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.tbz2" has the file extension "tbz2". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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