gbase64:tldr:61910

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tldr

$ tldr -p linux base64

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The command "tldr -p linux base64" is used to display a simplified version of the manual page for the "base64" command specifically for Linux.

The "tldr" command stands for "too long, didn't read" and is a community-driven effort to provide concise and easy-to-understand explanations for various command-line tools. It aims to offer practical examples and usage instructions instead of overwhelming technical details found in traditional man pages.

By specifying the "-p linux" option, the command ensures that the page shown is specifically for the Linux version of the "base64" command. This is useful as different operating systems may have slight variations or different options for the same command.

Therefore, running "tldr -p linux base64" will give you a summarized version of the base64 command's manual page, tailored for Linux, providing you with a quick overview of its usage and examples.

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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