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gtty:tldr:c8ddf
The command tldr -p linux tty
is used to get concise and simplified explanations of Linux commands related to the "tty" subsystem.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
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tldr
stands for "Too Long, Didn't Read" and is a command-line utility that provides short summaries of various commands in a more user-friendly format compared to traditional man pages. -
-p linux
is an option for specifying the platform or operating system for which you want to view the command summaries. In this case, it's set to "linux" to only show commands relevant to Linux systems. -
tty
refers to teletype, which is a basic device that operates as an input/output terminal. In the context of Linux, "tty" represents the virtual terminals or console devices used for interacting with the operating system through a command-line interface.
So, the command tldr -p linux tty
will display concise explanations and usage examples of Linux commands related to the "tty" subsystem, helping you quickly understand how these commands work and what they can be used for.