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$ tldr -p linux factor
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The command "tldr -p linux factor" is a command-line instruction that combines two different commands: "tldr" and "factor" with the flag "-p" and the argument "linux".

  1. "tldr" is a tool used to display simplified and concise summaries of command-line commands. It provides a quick reference guide for various commands with common usage examples. By running "tldr", you can quickly access essential information about command-line tools.

  2. "factor" is a command-line utility available in Linux. It calculates the prime factors of the provided number. When used without any arguments, "factor" waits for user input and calculates the prime factors of that number.

In this case, the argument for the "tldr" command is "-p linux", which tells "tldr" to display the summaries specifically for the Linux operating system. The "factor" command is passed as the second parameter to "tldr", requesting the command summary and usage examples for the "factor" command in Linux.

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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