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conky: Launch Conky with a given config file.
$ conky -c ${path-to-config}
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The command "conky -c ${path-to-config}" is used to run the Conky system monitor application with a specific configuration file.

Here's what each part of the command means:

  • "conky": This is the command to start the Conky application. Conky is a lightweight and highly customizable system monitor for Linux and Unix-based operating systems.
  • "-c": This option specifies that a configuration file will be provided.
  • "${path-to-config}": This is a placeholder that represents the path to the desired configuration file. It should be replaced with the actual path to the Conky configuration file you want to use.

In summary, this command instructs Conky to start using a specific configuration file indicated by the path provided. By specifying a customized configuration file, you can personalize how Conky displays system information on your desktop.

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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