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$ tldr -p linux hostid
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The command "tldr -p linux hostid" is used to display a simplified and concise explanation of how to use the "hostid" command in Linux.

  • "tldr" stands for "Too Long, Didn't Read" and is a command-line tool that provides short, summarized explanations of various commands and their usage.
  • "-p" is an argument for the "tldr" command which specifies the platform or operating system for which you want to see the command explanation. In this case, it is set to "linux".
  • "hostid" is a command in Linux that displays the unique identifier of the current host or system.

Therefore, by running this command, you will get a brief summary of how to use the "hostid" 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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