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$ tldr -p linux id
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The command "tldr -p linux id" is used to display a simplified summary of the "id" command specifically for the Linux operating system using the tldr (Too Long; Didn't Read) tool.
Here's how the different parts of the command work:
- "tldr" is a command-line tool designed to provide concise and practical summaries of other commands. It aims to present the most common usage examples and options, making it easier for users to grasp the basic functionality of a command quickly.
- "-p linux" is an option to specify the platform or operating system for which you want to retrieve the command summary. In this case, it specifies that the command summary should be for the Linux operating system.
- "id" is the command itself. It is typically used to display the user and group information associated with the current user or any specified user.
By executing the "tldr -p linux id" command, you will get a brief explanation of how to use the "id" command in Linux, its basic functionality, and a few example usages.
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.