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base32:tldr:6f26b
base32: Encode a file.
$ base32 ${filename}
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The command "base32 ${filename}" converts the data in the specified file to its base32 representation.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "base32" is the name of the command or program that performs the base32 encoding.
- "${filename}" is a placeholder for the actual filename. When you run the command, you should replace "${filename}" with the path or name of the file you want to convert.
The base32 encoding is a method to represent binary data using a set of 32 symbols (0-9 and A-Z excluding I, L, O, and U) to ensure the compatibility of data between different systems. The command takes the contents of the specified file and encodes it using the base32 algorithm. The result will be the base32 representation of the file's data.
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.