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grub-mkconfig:tldr:1687d

grub-mkconfig: Generate the configuration file.
$ sudo grub-mkconfig --output=${-boot-grub-grub-cfg}
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The command sudo grub-mkconfig --output=${-boot-grub-grub-cfg} is used to generate a GRUB (Grand Unified Bootloader) configuration file in a specific location, determined by the value of -boot-grub-grub-cfg variable.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • sudo: It is used to run the command with administrative privileges. This ensures that the command is executed with root access, which may be required for modifying the GRUB configuration.
  • grub-mkconfig: It is a GRUB utility that generates the configuration file for the bootloader.
  • --output=${-boot-grub-grub-cfg}: This option specifies the output path and file name for the generated GRUB configuration file. The variable ${-boot-grub-grub-cfg} should be replaced with the actual path/name you want to use.

In summary, this command runs the grub-mkconfig utility with administrative privileges, and specifies the desired location and name for the generated GRUB configuration file.

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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