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gb2sum:tldr:41bff

gb2sum: View documentation for the original command.
$ tldr -p linux b2sum
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The command tldr -p linux b2sum is used to display the simplified and concise explanation of the b2sum command on a Linux system.

Here's a breakdown of each component of the command:

  • tldr: It stands for "Too Long; Didn't Read," and it is a command-line utility that provides summarized and easy-to-understand explanations of various commands, primarily used in Unix-like systems.
  • -p: This option tells tldr to display the output using a pager, allowing you to scroll through the explanation page by page.
  • linux: It specifies the operating system for which you want the explanation. In this case, it is set to Linux.
  • b2sum: It is the command you are requesting help for. b2sum is a utility used for computing and verifying checksums using the BLAKE2 hashing algorithm. It calculates a secure hash (checksum) of the specified file(s), which can be used to ensure data integrity or compare files.

By running tldr -p linux b2sum, you will see a concise explanation of how to use the b2sum command and its available options on a Linux system.

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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