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gnohup: View documentation for the original command.
$ tldr -p linux nohup
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The command "tldr" is a utility used to quickly display succinct explanations of different terminal commands. It is commonly used to provide concise summaries and examples of command usage.

In this specific case, "tldr -p linux nohup" is requesting a summary of the "nohup" command in the context of Linux. Here's an explanation of each part of the command:

  • "tldr": Invokes the "tldr" utility.
  • "-p linux": Specifies the platform as Linux, indicating that the command summary requested should be specific to Linux.
  • "nohup": The command for which a summary is being requested. "nohup" is a command used in Unix-like operating systems to execute another command, ensuring that the command continues running even when the user logs out or the terminal session is closed.

By entering "tldr -p linux nohup" in the terminal, you will receive a concise summary of the "nohup" command's usage and functionality on a Linux system.

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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