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dolphin: Open specific directories in split view.
$ dolphin --split ${path-to-directory1} ${path-to-directory2}
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This command is used to open the Dolphin file manager with a split view, displaying two different directories side by side.

  • "dolphin" is the command to open the Dolphin file manager.
  • "--split" is an option for Dolphin to open in split view.
  • "${path-to-directory1}" is the first path to the directory that will be displayed on the left side of the split view.
  • "${path-to-directory2}" is the second path to the directory that will be displayed on the right side of the split view.

For example, if you have two directories named "Documents" and "Downloads" and you want to open Dolphin with a split view showing these two directories, the command would be:

dolphin --split /home/user/Documents /home/user/Downloads

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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