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bup: Show the backup snapshots currently stored in the repository.
$ bup -d ${path-to-repository} ls
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The command "bup -d ${path-to-repository} ls" is a command-line instruction that is used to list the contents of a Bup repository located at the specified path.

  • "bup" refers to the Bup backup program.
  • "-d" is a command-line option that specifies the path to the Bup repository directory.
  • "${path-to-repository}" is a placeholder that needs to be replaced with the actual path to the Bup repository directory on your system.
  • "ls" is a command that stands for "list" in Linux and Unix-based systems, used to display the contents of a directory.

By executing this command, the Bup program will access the Bup repository at the specified path and list the files, directories, or any other content contained within it in the command line interface.

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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