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$ tldr -p linux dirname
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The command "tldr -p linux dirname" is composed of three parts:

  1. "tldr": It stands for "Too Long, Didn't Read" and is a command-line utility used for quick and concise help pages on various commands. It provides simplified and practical examples of how to use a command.

  2. "-p linux": This is an option provided to the "tldr" command. The "-p" flag is used to specify a platform, in this case, "linux". By providing this option, you are instructing "tldr" to show examples specifically for Linux-based systems.

  3. "dirname": It is an actual command in Linux used to extract the directory portion of a filepath. It takes a filename or a path as an argument and returns the directory component of that path.

So when you execute the "tldr -p linux dirname" command, it will display the "tldr" page for the "dirname" command, providing helpful examples and explanations specifically tailored for Linux users.

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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