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$ tldr -p linux awk
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The command tldr -p linux awk is used to display a simplified and concise summary of the awk command for the Linux operating system.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • tldr is a command-line utility that provides community-driven simplified help pages for various command-line tools.
  • -p linux specifies the platform or operating system for which you want the help page. In this case, it is Linux.
  • awk is a versatile and powerful command-line tool used for text processing and data manipulation. It allows you to search, match, manipulate, and analyze text files using patterns and actions.

By executing tldr -p linux awk, you will get a brief summary of the awk command specifically for Linux, including its basic usage, common options, and examples. This can help you quickly understand and use the awk command more effectively.

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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