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