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b3sum:tldr:6f29c
b3sum: Calculate the BLAKE3 checksum for one or more files.
$ b3sum ${filename1 filename2 ---}
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The command "b3sum ${filename1 filename2 ---}" computes the Blake3 hash checksums of one or more files indicated by the filenames provided.
Here's a breakdown of each part of the command:
- "b3sum": This is the name of the command or utility that calculates the Blake3 hash checksum. It refers to the specific implementation of the Blake3 hashing algorithm.
- "${filename1 filename2 ---}": This portion represents the list of files for which the hash checksum needs to be calculated. The filenames are separated by spaces. The usage of "---" indicates the end of the list of filenames and is optional. It is used when filenames might start with a hyphen (-) to avoid confusion with command options.
Overall, running this command will compute the Blake3 hash checksums of the specified files and display the results. The output will likely be a series of hexadecimal characters representing the checksums for each file.
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.