Standard files in a tar archive

Tar archives typically have the following files: INSTALL - installation instructions README - important information AUTHORS - who wrote the software BUGS - list of outstanding bugs COPYING - often the GPL text CREDITS - others who helped the authors PROBLEMS - common problems and solutions

Tar archives typically have the following files: INSTALL - installation instructions README - important information AUTHORS - who wrote the software BUGS - list of outstanding bugs COPYING - often the GPL text CREDITS - others who helped the authors PROBLEMS - common problems and solutions