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gping6: View documentation for the original command.
$ tldr -p linux ping6
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The command "tldr" is a utility used for displaying simplified and concise explanations of commands. It stands for "Too Long; Didn't Read." It is commonly used to quickly grasp the basic usage and purpose of a command without going through lengthy documentation or man pages.

In the given command, "tldr -p linux ping6", we are using "tldr" to get a simplified explanation of the "ping6" command in a Linux environment.

"ping6" is a command in Linux used for testing network connectivity and sending ICMPv6 Echo Request messages to a specified IPv6 address. It is similar to the more commonly used "ping" command, but it specifically targets IPv6 addresses.

By running the "tldr -p linux ping6" command, you will get a brief summary and usage examples of "ping6" specific to Linux. This will help you understand the essential aspects of the command and 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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