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$ tldr -p linux sha256sum
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The "tldr" command is a shortcut for "Too Long Didn't Read," a command-line utility that provides concise and simplified explanations of various terminal commands.

In this specific command: "tldr -p linux sha256sum"

  • "tldr" is the main command, indicating that we want to use the "tldr" utility.
  • "-p linux" is an option used to specify the platform for which we want the command explanation. In this case, we select the "linux" platform, as the "sha256sum" command is commonly used on Linux systems.
  • "sha256sum" is the command for calculating the SHA-256 hash value of files. It is used to verify file integrity by computing their unique hash values.

By running this command, the "tldr" utility will display a concise explanation and example usages of the "sha256sum" command on a Linux system, helping users understand and use it more easily.

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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