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Pax Command: Extract Archive Into Current Directory
Use for extract archive into current directory with Pax. Exact CLI syntax to extract archive into current directory using Pax.
When to use this: Use for extract archive into current directory with Pax.
Destructive Command Warning
Destructive operation. Confirm the target path and keep a backup before executing.
Command Syntax
pax -rf <source.tar>pax -rf <source.tar>Command Breakdown
-rf- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to extract archive into current directory using Pax.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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