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exa: List files sorted by modification date (oldest first).
$ exa --long --sort=${modified}
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This command is making use of a command-line utility called "exa" with specific options and arguments.

Here is the breakdown of the command:

  • "exa" is a modern replacement for the "ls" command in UNIX-based systems, used to list directory contents.
  • "--long" is an option that asks "exa" to display detailed information for each file, such as permissions, owner, size, etc.
  • "--sort=${modified}" is another option that tells "exa" to sort the files based on their last modified timestamp. The variable "${modified}" represents the modified timestamp.

So, when you execute this command, "exa" will list the contents of the current directory in a long format, showing detailed information for each file, and sorting the files based on their last modified timestamp.

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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