Enter this into the computer, and if entered correctly, you will be logged onto the UNIX terminal. UNIX will then display your OS prompt and wait for your command. Handouts are available for more information about each of the shells. The syntax field uses some notation that may need to be clarified. A choice between options is denoted by a vertical bar 'l'.
Some options require that other options be specified on the command line.
This command invokes the emacs editor. For more information, please see the emacs handout. These programs are used to compress and decompress files. Files compressed with gzip will have a .gz extension. Currently, gunzip can decompress files compressed by gzip, zip, compress, or pack.