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exec: Replace with the specified command and login using the default shell.

exec

$ exec -l ${command -with -flags}

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The command "exec -l ${command -with -flags}" attempts to execute the specified command with the provided flags or options.

Here's a breakdown of the different parts of the command:

"exec": This is a command commonly found in Unix-like systems. It is used to replace the current process with a new process specified by the subsequent command and flags.
"-l": This is an option or flag specific to the "exec" command. The exact meaning of the "-l" flag can vary depending on the context or the specific shell being used. In some cases, it is used to indicate login shell behavior or to specify environment variables.
"${command -with -flags}": This is a placeholder representing the actual command you want to execute along with any flags or options it requires. The use of "${...}" indicates that it is a variable or command substitution. The contents within the curly braces are evaluated and replaced with the result before the "exec" command is executed.

When using this command, you would need to replace "${command -with -flags}" with the actual command you want to run, along with any desired flags or options. For example, if you want to execute the command "ls -l" using "exec", you would write it as "exec -l ls -l".

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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