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dc: Execute a script.
$ dc ${path-to-script-dc}
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The command you mentioned, "dc ${path-to-script-dc}", is a command-line instruction that utilizes the "dc" command in a Unix-like system. Here's a breakdown of its components:

  • "dc" is a command-line calculator utility that stands for "desktop calculator". It is commonly available in Unix-like operating systems, such as Linux or macOS.
  • "${path-to-script-dc}" refers to a placeholder for the actual file path. In this context, it represents the path to a script file that contains instructions to be executed by the "dc" command.

So, when you run the command "dc ${path-to-script-dc}", the "dc" calculator is invoked with the given script file. The script file provides a set of calculations or instructions that the "dc" utility will execute. The placeholder "${path-to-script-dc}" needs to be replaced with the actual path to the script file for the command to work correctly.

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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