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In the world of Linux, file management is a skill as fundamental as typing. While graphical user interfaces offer convenience, terminal-based file managers provide powerful, flexible options for those who prefer to work in a text-based environment. One such tool that has been gaining attention is far2l, an impressive fork of the classic FAR Manager. In this blog post, we'll explore what makes far2l stand out, and guide you through its installation process across different Linux distributions using various package managers like apt, dnf, and zypper. far2l (FAR2 Linux) is an open-source file and archive manager designed for UNIX-like systems, particularly for terminal use.

Whether you’re a system administrator or a regular user who prefers an organized, reliable way to manage files, using command-line tools to manage archives and create backups is an essential skill. In Linux, the tar and zip commands are the most common tools for compressing and archiving files. Today, we'll dive into how you can automate these tools using Bash scripts for more efficient and reliable backups. Also, we'll cover how to make sure all needed tools are installed using different package managers like apt for Debian-based systems, dnf for Fedora, and zypper for openSUSE. Before creating scripts, you must ensure your system has the necessary tools installed.