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$ tldr -p linux pinky
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The command "tldr -p linux pinky" is used to display a brief, concise summary of the Linux command 'pinky' from the tldr (Too Long, Didn't Read) collection.

Here's a breakdown of each component:

  • "tldr" stands for 'Too Long, Didn't Read' and is a command-line utility used to display simplified, easy-to-understand summaries for different commands. It provides simple examples and explanations for various command-line tools.
  • "-p" is an option or flag used to specify the platform for which you want the summary. In this case, it is set to "linux" to retrieve the summary specifically for the Linux platform.
  • "pinky" is the command you want to get a summary for. The pinky command in Linux is used to retrieve information about users, such as their login name, user ID, shell, real name, login time, idle time, and more.

By executing "tldr -p linux pinky," you will receive a concise summary of the pinky command on Linux, including its basic usage and commonly used options.

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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