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$ tldr -p linux env
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The command "tldr" is a tool that displays simplified and concise explanations of various command-line commands. It is designed to provide quick reference and easy-to-understand explanations for commonly used commands.

Using the "-p" flag followed by a specific platform, you can specify which platform's command reference you want to view. In this case, the platform specified is "linux," indicating that you want to see the command reference for Linux commands.

The command "env" is used to display the current environment variables on a Linux system. Environment variables are dynamic values that can affect the behavior and settings of processes running within that environment. The "env" command lists the currently set environment variables, which include variables like the current user, system paths, and various configuration settings.

So, the command "tldr -p linux env" would display a simplified and concise explanation of the "env" command specifically for Linux, providing a quick reference to the command's use and options in the Linux environment.

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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