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collectd: Show usage help, including the program version.
$ collectd -h
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The command "collectd -h" is used to display the help information for the "collectd" program. Here is what each part of the command signifies:

  • "collectd" is the name of the program or command being executed. Collectd is a system statistics collection daemon that gathers and stores information about the system's performance.

  • "-h" is an option or flag that stands for "help." When used with the "collectd" command, it instructs the program to display the help information, providing a brief description of the available commands and options along with their usage.

By running "collectd -h," you can access a summary of how to use the "collectd" program and understand the available options to configure and customize its behavior.

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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