scat(1)
Name
scat − sparse data file utility
Syntax
scat −c file1 ... filen
scat −d file1 ... filen
scat [ −m ] file1 file2
Description
The scat command copies, moves, compresses, or decompresses sparse data files.
Options
−cCompresses or reduces the size of sparse data files and makes them contiguous data files. Use the −c option, for example, when you want to put sparse data files on external media such as magnetic tape. Each sparse data file is replaced by one with the extension .S, while keeping the same ownership modes, access, and modification times. If no files are specified, the standard input is compressed to the standard output. Compressed files can be restored to their original form using the −d option.
−dDecompresses or expands compressed sparse data files and makes them sparse again. Use the −d option to restore compressed sparse data files to sparse data files. This option looks for files with the extension .S, and if the files are valid compressed sparse data files and then decompresses them. The decompressed files will have the .S extension removed.
−mMoves or renames a sparse data file.