Show HN: Tar-minefield shows where tar implementations disagree

3 points · 1 visible top comment · 2026-10-27 19:21:25 UTC

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genxy · 2026-10-27 19:27:56 UTC

Really excellent report, both in the content and the presentation.

My solution is to use gnu tar everywhere.

due-rr · 2026-10-27 19:40:48 UTC

Agreed! Unfortunately the choice is not always in your hands.