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The command "tldr -p linux uniq" is composed of two parts: "tldr" and "uniq", with the flags "-p" and "linux".
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"tldr" is an abbreviation for "Too Long, Didn't Read". It is a command-line utility that provides simplified and concise explanations of various commands that are commonly used in the terminal. When you enter "tldr" followed by a specific command, it displays a short summary or example usages of that command. It is helpful for quickly understanding the purpose and usage of commands without going through lengthy man pages.
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"uniq" is a command in Linux (the "linux" flag indicates that we want information specifically about Linux). The "uniq" command is used to filter and manipulate text files or input streams by removing or identifying adjacent duplicate lines. It reads the input file or stream and removes consecutive duplicate lines, only keeping one instance of each duplicate line. By default, "uniq" is case-sensitive, meaning that it treats uppercase and lowercase letters as different characters, but this behavior can be changed using the appropriate flags.
In summary, the command "tldr -p linux uniq" provides a concise explanation or example usages of the "uniq" command in Linux, using the "tldr" utility.