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gprintenv:tldr:47019

gprintenv: View documentation for the original command.
$ tldr -p linux printenv
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The command "tldr -p linux printenv" is made up of three parts:

  1. "tldr": Stands for "Too Long; Didn't Read". It is a command-line utility that provides concise and simplified explanations of various commands and their usage. It is designed to help users understand the basic functionality of different commands quickly.

  2. "-p linux": This is an option provided by the "tldr" command. The "-p" flag is used to specify the platform for which you want to get the command explanation. In this case, "linux" is specified as the platform. It means that you want to see the usage information for a command used on the Linux operating system.

  3. "printenv": This is the actual command whose explanation is being requested. "printenv" is a command used in Linux to display the values of environmental variables. When executed, it lists all the environment variables along with their values.

So, when you run the command "tldr -p linux printenv", it will provide you with a short and summarized explanation of the "printenv" command's usage, specific to the Linux platform.

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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