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gfalse: View documentation for the original command.
$ tldr -p linux false
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The command "tldr" stands for "Too Long; Didn't Read." It is a simplified and concise version of a manual page, also known as a man page, which provides detailed information about a Linux command.

The "-p" option helps specify the platform or the operating system for which you want to view the command summary. In this case, "linux" indicates that you want to see the summary specifically for the Linux platform.

The argument "false" is the Linux command itself. The "false" command is used to return an exit status value indicating a false condition, essentially doing nothing and providing the status "false" to the shell.

So, when you run the command "tldr -p linux false," it will display a brief summary or simplified explanation of the "false" command for the Linux platform, helping you quickly understand what the command does without going through the detailed man page.

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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