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There probably isn't a specific reason for why -j was used. -b and -B were already taken, so all obvious choices were impossible. Maybe it's because bzip2's developer is Julian Seward...
Hi Max, welcome to SU - here is the faq. While this is a computer related question, it is off topic to post questions inviting discussions or otherwise don't have a technical solution.
@MaxNanasy: In any case, this is a question that only the people involved in the decision can answer con authority. You could try the GNU tar mailing list.
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-j
was used.-b
and-B
were already taken, so all obvious choices were impossible. Maybe it's because bzip2's developer is Julian Seward...