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$ tldr -p linux date
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The command "tldr -p linux date" can be broken down into two parts: "tldr" and "-p linux date".

  1. "tldr" stands for "Too Long; Didn't Read" and it is a command-line utility that provides simplified and concise explanations for various terminal commands. It is designed to quickly understand how to use a command without going through extensive documentation.

  2. "-p linux date" is an argument passed to the tldr command. Here, "-p" is an option that tells tldr to prioritize the Linux version of the command documentation over other operating systems if available. "linux date" is the command for displaying the current date and time in the Linux operating system.

By executing this command, tldr will display a summary of the "date" command specifically for Linux, providing a quick overview of its usage and options.

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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