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gpathchk: View documentation for the original command.
$ tldr -p linux pathchk
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The tldr command is a command-line utility for displaying simplified and concise help pages for various Unix commands. It stands for "Too Long, Didn't Read."

The -p option is used to specify the platform or operating system for which you want to view the command's help page. In this case, it is set to linux, indicating that you want to see the specific Linux version of the help page.

The command pathchk is a command-line utility in Linux that is used to check whether a file path conforms to certain limits and standards set by the operating system. It ensures that the path does not have any invalid characters, length limitations, or other issues that may cause problems.

By running tldr -p linux pathchk, you are asking the tldr command to display a simplified and concise help page specifically for the pathchk command on Linux. This can be helpful when you want a quick reference or summary of how to use the pathchk command 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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