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$ tldr -p linux sha512sum
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The command "tldr -p linux sha512sum" is composed of three parts:

  1. "tldr" stands for "Too Long Didn't Read" and it is a command-line utility that provides simplified and concise explanations for various terminal commands. It acts as a quick reference guide for common commands.

  2. "-p linux" is an option flag that specifies the platform or operating system where you want to get the simplified explanation from. In this case, it is set to "linux", which means the command explanation will be based on the Linux operating system.

  3. "sha512sum" is the command being looked up in the "tldr" utility. "sha512sum" is a cryptographic hash function that calculates the SHA-512 hash of one or more files. It is commonly used to verify file integrity, ensuring that the contents of a file have not been tampered with.

By running "tldr -p linux sha512sum", you are asking for a brief summary and explanation of how to use the "sha512sum" command in the Linux operating system. It will provide you with a concise guide on how to calculate and verify SHA-512 hashes for files.

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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