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eject:tldr:7e00d

eject: Display the default device.
$ eject -d
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The command "eject -d" is used in the Terminal or command prompt to eject a removable media device such as a CD/DVD drive or USB drive. Let's break down the command:

  • "eject" is the command itself, used to control the ejection of a device.
  • "-d" is an option or parameter that is passed to the "eject" command.
    • In this case, "-d" specifies that the command should eject the default device.

By running "eject -d", the computer will attempt to eject the default removable media device. The default device may vary depending on the system configuration, but usually refers to the default CD/DVD drive or the last inserted USB drive.

It's worth noting that the effectiveness of this command depends on the operating system and hardware setup. While it works on many systems, it may not work on all.

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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