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gtest: View documentation for the original command.
$ tldr -p linux test
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The command tldr -p linux test is used to display simplified and concise explanations or summaries of Linux commands. Here is a breakdown of its components:

  • tldr: This is the command itself. It stands for "Too Long; Didn't Read" and is essentially a more user-friendly version of traditional man pages.
  • -p linux: This option specifies the platform or operating system for which you want to view the command explanations. In this case, it's set to "linux."
  • test: This is the specific command you want to get a summary for. "test" is a built-in command in Linux that is used to perform various tests and evaluations, such as file operations, variable comparisons, and more.

When you run the tldr -p linux test command, it will provide you with a concise explanation of the "test" command in Linux, making it easier to understand and use.

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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