> > Since you don't tell us which DE you use, it is only save to presume > that you use the console. Thus: >
Yes, you are right...I primarily use the console for almost all file operations. I will try the command you gave below. > $ unzip -v > stupidly_large_zip_file.txt > $ view stupidly_large_zip_file.txt > > If you happen to be using GNOME (God's own DE), then file-roller > will do just fine. Simply fire up Nautilus and click on the zip > file. But Dotan is correct: it also take *time*. So while it's > plowing thru the zip file, relax, get a cup of steaming hot coffee, > and scald the face of the idiot who created an 18GB zip file... > I use DWM and mostly GNOME packages. I will try and install file-roller. So with file-roller, I can view the zip archive without is being decompressed? Thanks for your help! Amit -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]