Copy Input/Output Archive File
Cpio is a file archiving utility for Unix operating systems. When creating archives, cpio reads file paths from standard input and writes the archive to standard output. It is typically used with othe...
General Information
| Title | CPIO File Extension |
| Extension | .cpio |
| Full Form | Copy Input/Output Archive File |
| File Type | Archive File |
| Developer | AT&T Bell Laboratories |
| MIME Type | application/x-cpio |
File Function
| Primary Function | Archive file storage |
| Additional Functions | File packaging, Data transfer |
| Features | Preserves file attributes, Multiple formats |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High compression |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Software Packaging | Yes |
| System Backup | Yes |
| File Archiving | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Archive bombs |
| Best Practices | Scan for malware, Validate contents |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1970s |
| Latest Version | Depends on tool |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tar, .zip, .rar |
