Apple to resolve my archive utility issue

Apple has to resolve my archive utility issue with the error message  Error 32: Broken Pipe.  Apple says I have to re-install the Yosemite 10.10.2 software.  I am totally against re-installing the software for the simple reason that Archive Utility is "untar" the files with tar.gz file.  I am really unable to download and install some of the software that comes with tar.gz extension. It is really frustrating.    
Apple has opened the case but since they told me to re-install the software which I declined and advised them to close my case.  
I want to talk with Apple Software Engineer team but Apple said they could not connect me with their Software Engineer Team.
With regards,
Vasu

So, what do you expect us to do? We can't contact the Apple Software Engineering team, either.
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