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btrfs-version:tldr:e3cc7

btrfs-version: Display btrfs-progs version.
$ btrfs version
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The "btrfs version" command is used to display the version information of the Btrfs (B-tree file system) tool. Btrfs is a modern file system primarily used in Linux operating systems.

When you execute the "btrfs version" command in your terminal or command prompt, it will provide information about the installed Btrfs tool's version. This information includes the version number and possibly additional details like release date, build information, or any patches applied.

This command can be useful when troubleshooting or verifying compatibility, as different versions may have different features, bug fixes, or improvements.

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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