# Introduction In the sweltering abyss of Demon Hell, amidst the humdrum torment and sizzling landscape, dwells Gryptar, the Demon Zipmaster. Gryptar's role is of utmost importance in the underworld; he is tasked with repairing and compressing the fragmented souls and archives, ensuring they occupy minimal space in the Hades' Archive Chamber. His tools are ancient and powerful incantations that bind and shrink the essence of any object or being. The goal in this scenario is to learn from Gryptar and master the art of compressing files using zip on Linux, ensuring that even in the face of rising storage woes in the overworld, you can manage data efficiently and effectively. As an apprentice to the Demon Zipmaster, it's your job to compress a project that has bloated over time and needs to be sent through the infernal networks to the Chamber of Records. This lab will guide you through the process of using `zip` in Linux. It's designed to capture the essence of file compression in a fun and engaging way, while also teaching the valuable skill of conserving precious disk space.
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