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gchgrp: View documentation for the original command.
$ tldr -p linux chgrp
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The command "tldr -p linux chgrp" can be broken down into three parts: "tldr", "-p", and "linux chgrp".

  1. "tldr" is a command-line utility that stands for "Too Long; Didn't Read". It is a simplified version of the traditional "man" command used to display concise and practical information about a particular command or topic.

  2. The "-p" flag is an option used with the "tldr" command to display the content of a command in a paginated format. This means that the information will be displayed one page at a time, allowing you to scroll through it.

  3. "linux chgrp" is the command being passed to "tldr" for which you want to retrieve a summarized explanation. In this case, "chgrp" is a command in Linux used to change the group ownership of files or directories. It allows you to assign a new group to a file or directory, granting certain group-based permissions to that specific file or directory.

By executing the command "tldr -p linux chgrp", you will receive a paginated summary of the "chgrp" command in Linux, providing a quick and easy-to-understand description of its usage and functionality.

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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