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fortune:tldr:3004f

fortune: Print a short quotation.
$ fortune -s
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The command "fortune -s" is used in a command line interface to display a random, short fortune message from a predefined database of quotes and sayings.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "fortune" represents the main command that accesses the fortune database.
  • "-s" is an option flag that modifies the behavior of the "fortune" command. In this case, it stands for "short" and instructs the command to display a short fortune message.

When executed, the command will return a random short quote or saying that can serve as a quick dose of wisdom or entertainment. The specific quotes displayed depend on the fortunes available in the database.

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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