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bird: Start Bird as a specific user and group.
$ bird -u ${username} -g ${group}
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The command "bird -u ${username} -g ${group}" is running the "bird" program with the specified options. Here's an explanation of each part:

  • "bird" is the name of the program that is being executed. It is likely a command-line tool related to bird routing software, used for managing routing tables and implementing routing protocols.
  • "-u ${username}" specifies the username or user ID to run the program with. The "${username}" is likely a placeholder that should be replaced with an actual username when executing the command. It ensures that the "bird" program runs with the permissions and privileges of the specified user.
  • "-g ${group}" specifies the group or group ID to run the program with. Similar to the username, "${group}" is likely a placeholder that should be replaced with an actual group name or ID. It ensures that the "bird" program runs with the permissions and privileges of the specified group.

In summary, the command starts the "bird" program with specific user and group settings to determine the permissions and privileges it has while executing.

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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