.TARDIST File Extension

Tar Distribution Archive

Files with tardist extension are TAR compressed installation packages for IRIX Unix systems. The files can be installed using the inst utility on IRIX systems. Some file archivers can also open and ex...

General Information

Title TARDIST File Extension
Extension .tardist
Full Form Tar Distribution Archive
File Type Compressed File
Developer Silicon Graphics
MIME Type application/x-tar

File Function

Primary Function Software distribution
Additional Functions Data archiving, Compression
Features Package management, Installable archive

File Characteristics

Quality High compression
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, before compression

Use Cases

Software Installation IRIX systems
Data Transfer IRIX systems
Backup IRIX systems

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Checksum verification, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version IRIX 6.5

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .tar, .tgz, .tar.gz

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
IRIX Inst Part of IRIX IRIX