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getcap:tldr:3a0bc
getcap: Displays all searched entries even if no capabilities are set.
$ getcap -v ${filename1 filename2 ---}
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The command "getcap -v ${filename1 filename2 ---}" is used to display the capabilities of certain files or executables in a Linux system. Here's a breakdown of the different parts:
- "getcap" is the command itself. It is used to query and display the capabilities of files.
- "-v" is an option or flag that stands for "verbose". It instructs the command to provide more detailed information about the capabilities of the specified files.
- "${filename1 filename2 ---}" is not a valid syntax. It seems like it is intended to represent a placeholder for the actual filenames or paths of the files you want to check. "filename1", "filename2", and "---" are placeholders for multiple filenames or paths. You should replace them with the actual filenames or paths of the files you want to check. For example, if you want to check the capabilities of two files named "file1" and "file2", the command would be written as "getcap -v file1 file2".
Note: Capabilities in Linux refer to a more fine-grained permission system than just regular user/group/other permissions. They allow specific permissions on specific executables.
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.