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The command "tldr -p linux hostname" uses the "tldr" tool to display a simplified and concise explanation of the usage of the "hostname" command in Linux.
Here is a breakdown of each component:
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"tldr" is an abbreviation of "Too Long; Didn't Read" and it is a command-line tool designed to provide quick and simplified explanations of other commands. It is often used as a cheat sheet or quick reference for command usage.
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"-p" is a flag or option used with the "tldr" command. In this case, the "-p" flag is used to specify the platform or operating system for which you want to retrieve the command explanation. In this case, it is set to "linux".
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"hostname" is the command that provides the ability to view or change the system's hostname. The hostname is the name associated with a computer or network device and is used to identify it on a network.
So, by executing "tldr -p linux hostname", you will get a concise explanation of how to use the "hostname" command on a Linux system through the "tldr" tool.