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$ tldr -p linux chown
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The tldr command is used to provide concise and simplified explanations of terminal commands. It stands for "Too Long, Didn't Read" and is helpful for quickly understanding the usage and purpose of various commands.

In the given command tldr -p linux chown, the -p flag is used to specify the platform or operating system for which you want the command explanation. In this case, it requests the explanation for the Linux platform.

The chown command is used in Linux to change the ownership of files or directories. It stands for "change owner" and allows you to modify the owner and/or group associated with a file or directory.

To summarize, tldr -p linux chown is a command that displays a simplified explanation of the chown command on Linux, helping users quickly grasp 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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