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hdiutil:tldr:e3a40

hdiutil: Create an ISO image from the contents of a directory.
$ hdiutil makehybrid -o ${path-to-output_file} ${path-to-directory}
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The command you provided is used to create a hybrid ISO image file.

Here's a breakdown of the command and its options:

  • hdiutil: It is a command-line utility in macOS used to manipulate disk images.
  • makehybrid: It is a subcommand of hdiutil used to create hybrid disk images.
  • -o ${path-to-output_file}: This option specifies the path and filename of the output file. Replace ${path-to-output_file} with the desired location and name of the output file.
  • ${path-to-directory}: This specifies the path to the directory that you want to convert into an ISO image. Replace ${path-to-directory} with the actual path to the directory you want to convert.

By using this command, you can convert a directory into a hybrid ISO image, which means the resulting ISO image can be used both as a CD/DVD and can also be burned onto a USB drive.

Remember to replace ${path-to-output_file} and ${path-to-directory} with the appropriate paths on your system.

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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