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gmv: View documentation for the original command.
$ tldr -p linux mv
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The command "tldr -p linux mv" is used to display the usage and a simplified explanation of the "mv" command specifically for the Linux operating system.

Here's a breakdown of the command components:

  1. "tldr": This is a command-line utility used to quickly view simplified and practical explanations of various terminal commands. It stands for "Too Long, Didn't Read" and is designed to provide concise help for common commands.

  2. "-p": This option is used to specify a platform or operating system for which you want to see the command's instructions. In this case, "linux" is specified as the platform, so the command will show the Linux-specific usage and information for "mv".

  3. "mv": This is the actual command being referred to. It stands for "move" and is used to move or rename files/directories in Linux. By using "tldr -p linux mv", you can quickly get a simplified explanation of how to use the "mv" command in a Linux environment.

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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