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tldr

$ tldr -p linux tar

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The command "tldr -p linux tar" is used to access a simplified and concise version of the manual (or "man") page for the "tar" command in Linux.

The "tar" command is a widely used utility in the Linux operating system, which allows users to create, view, manipulate, and extract files from "tar" archives (also known as "tarballs"). These archives can be used to package multiple files and directories into a single file for convenient storage or transfer.

Using the "tldr" command along with the "-p" option allows users to access a simplified and shorter version of the "tar" command's manual page, as provided by the "tldr" project. The "tldr" project provides concise and practical examples and explanations for various commands, making it easier to quickly grasp their usage and functionalities.

By running the "tldr -p linux tar" command, you will get a summary of the most commonly used options and examples for the "tar" command on a Linux system. This can help you understand and use the "tar" command more efficiently without having to dig through the complete and often lengthy official documentation.

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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