arcv(8)
NAME
arcv − convert archives to new format
SYNTAX
/etc/arcv file ...
DESCRIPTION
The arcv command converts archive files from 32v and Third Berkeley editions to a new portable format. For further information, see ar() and ar(.). The conversion is done in place, and the command refuses to alter a file not in old archive format.
Old archives are marked with a magic number of 0177545 at the start; new archives have a first line “!<arch>”.
FILES
/tmp/v*, temporary copy