On Linux, the dar command gives you granular control over encryption, compression levels (using gzip, bzip2, or lzo), and slicing. Final Thoughts

DAR is a versatile archiving tool designed to handle large amounts of data across multiple "slices." Unlike a standard ZIP file that treats an archive as one continuous block, DAR can split archives into smaller pieces of a specific size (e.g., 2GB slices). This makes it ideal for:

While is the gold standard for cross-platform compatibility and everyday file sharing, DAR is the specialist for backups .