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i3lock:tldr:1c298

i3lock: Lock the screen to a PNG background.
$ i3lock --image ${filename-png}
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The command "i3lock --image ${filename-png}" is used to lock the screen of an i3 window manager session using a specified image as the background.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "i3lock" is the command itself, which is used to lock the screen.
  • "--image" is an option or flag that specifies that we want to use an image as the lock screen background.
  • "${filename-png}" is a placeholder for the actual filename of the image you want to use. This should be a PNG image file. You need to replace "${filename-png}" with the actual filename of the image you want to use.

Basically, when you run this command and replace "${filename-png}" with the actual filename of the image you want to use, i3lock will set that image as the background of the lock screen.

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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