To append a file or directory to a145fw.tar:
tar -rvf a145fw.tar new_file_or_folder/
Once extracted, run the file command on each binary to understand its architecture: a145fw.tar
file a145fw_extracted/*
You might see outputs like:
A .tar file is a type of compressed archive file that is commonly used in Unix and Linux operating systems. The .tar format is used for archiving files, and it bundles multiple files into one file for easier distribution and storage. The name "tar" comes from "tape archive," reflecting its origins in the early days of computing when data was often stored on magnetic tapes. To append a file or directory to a145fw
Firmware tarballs from 2005–2010 often contain: Once extracted, run the file command on each
mv a145fw.tar a145fw.tar.bz2 && tar -xjvf a145fw.tar.bz2
tar -czvf a145fw.tar.gz my_folder/