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gtruncate:tldr:657dd
gtruncate: View documentation for the original command.
$ tldr -p linux truncate
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The command "tldr -p linux truncate" provides a concise explanation or summary of the truncate command in Linux.
The "truncate" command is used to shrink or extend the size of a file to a specified length. It can also be used to create a new file with a specific size by setting the length to zero. This command is typically used in shell scripts or terminal sessions.
Here, the "tldr" command stands for "too long, didn't read". It is a command-line utility that displays simplified and shortened explanations of various commands. The "-p linux" option specifies that we want the explanation for the "truncate" command in the Linux operating system specifically.
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.