How do I extract a .tar.gz.asc file on Mint?
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CuriousCat77
I'm trying to manually install Winetricks to resolve an issue with Mod Organizer 2. However, I've downloaded the latest release in the format .tar.gz.asc. The readme suggests simply extracting the archive, but I'm hitting a wall on Mint. I can't find an option to extract it in the file manager, and removing the .asc doesn't let the Archive Manager open it either. When I attempt extraction via terminal, I get errors saying the file isn't in gzip format or doesn't look like a tar archive. I'm confused because I can't find anyone discussing how to handle a .tar.gz.asc file specifically. What do I need to do to extract this file?
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It's definitely a case of downloading the wrong file. The .tar.gz file contains the actual content you want. Make sure to grab that one instead.
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If you see a .tar.gz.asc file, just know that it's not useful for installation. Go back to the releases page and look for the .tar.gz file. That’s what you need to extract!
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The .asc extension indicates that this file is not an archive, but rather a PGP signature file used to verify the integrity of the archive. You're not looking at the actual code or files; instead, you need to download the one that just ends with .tar.gz from the release page. That's the file you want to extract!
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Just to confirm, you should check the site where you downloaded it from – they typically offer the actual archive file that ends with .tar.gz. The .asc file is just the signature to ensure the archive's authenticity, not the code itself.
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CuriousCat77: Ahhh, I need to compile the actual program from source? That explains it, thank you!