greadlink:tldr:aec58

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tldr

$ tldr -p linux readlink

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The command "tldr" stands for "Too Long; Didn't Read." It is a simplified and concise alternative to traditional man pages, providing a quick summary of common commands.

The "-p" option in "tldr -p linux" specifies the platform for which you want to view the command. In this case, it is set to "linux," indicating that you want the summary for a command on the Linux operating system.

The command "readlink" in Linux retrieves the final target or destination of a symbolic link or a file. It prints the full path or reference to the actual file or directory that a symbolic link points to.

By executing the "tldr -p linux readlink" command, you will be provided with a short and concise summary or explanation of the "readlink" command specifically tailored for Linux.

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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