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gmake:tldr:f7802

gmake: View documentation for the original command.
$ tldr -p linux make
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The tldr command is a simplified version of the man command, commonly used in Unix-based operating systems. tldr stands for "too long; didn't read" and provides concise and practical information on how to use various command-line tools.

In this specific command, tldr -p linux make, tldr is being used to access the documentation for the make tool, which is commonly used in Linux systems to automate the building of programs. The -p option is used to specify the platform, in this case, it's set to linux to retrieve the relevant instructions for the Linux environment.

By running this command, you will see a summarized version of the make command's documentation, helping you quickly understand how to use it 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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