gkill:tldr:4e06d

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tldr

$ tldr -p linux kill

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The command tldr -p linux kill is used to display a simplified and easy-to-understand explanation of the Linux kill command. It utilizes the tldr (Too Long; Didn't Read) utility, which provides succinct documentation and usage examples for various commands.

In this case, the kill command is widely used in Linux to send a signal to a specified process, allowing users to control and manage processes running on their system. By default, the kill command terminates a process, but it also has the flexibility to send different signals for specific actions.

Running tldr -p linux kill will display a concise summary of how to use the kill command in Linux, including the different options and signals that can be used to interact with processes effectively.

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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