:* In this lab, you are going to help conserve disk space by learning how to compress and decompress files that are stored your computer server. In addition, you will learn a traditional method of how to install programs by decompressing source code archives and install (compile) them on your computer.

:* In addition, you will learn about how certain processes (services) work, and how the system administrator can manage these services (i.e. turn "on" and "off").