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$ tldr -p linux expand
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The command "tldr -p linux expand" is composed of two parts:

  1. "tldr" stands for "too long, didn't read". It is a command-line utility that provides concise and simplified explanations of various command-line commands. It is designed to give users quick access to the most important information about a command.

  2. "-p linux expand" is an argument used with the "tldr" command. Here, "-p" specifies the platform or operating system for which you want to retrieve the command explanation. In this case, the platform is "linux". "expand" is the specific command for which you want to get a summary.

So, when you execute "tldr -p linux expand", the command will display a short and simplified explanation of the "expand" command on the Linux operating system. The "expand" command is used to convert tabs into spaces in a text file.

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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