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tldr

$ tldr update-alternatives

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The command "tldr update-alternatives" is used to get a simplified and concise explanation of how the "update-alternatives" command works.

"update-alternatives" is a command-line tool used in many Linux distributions that manages symlinks for programs or commands with multiple versions installed on a system. These symlinks determine which version of a program will be used as the default option.

The "update-alternatives" command provides a convenient way to switch between different versions of a program, link or unlink it with the alternatives system, and update the system-wide default selection.

When you run "tldr update-alternatives", you will get an easily understandable summary of the command's purpose, syntax, and common use cases, helping you quickly grasp its functionality without going through the detailed manual pages.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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