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install-tl: Show help for `install-tl`.
$ install-tl -help
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The command "install-tl -help" is used to get information or help regarding the "install-tl" command in TeX Live, which is a comprehensive TeX and LaTeX distribution.

When executing the "install-tl -help" command, it displays a description of the available options and their usage. This information helps users understand how to use the "install-tl" command effectively.

Here's an example of the output that can be obtained from the "install-tl -help" command:

Usage: install-tl [OPTION]... [INST]...

Where the possible [OPTION]s (placed before the [INST]s) are:
      --help, -h           print this help;
      --version, -v        print release information;
      ...

Where the possible [INST]s (placed after the [OPTION]s) are:
        (none)             default scheme (scheme-full);
    scheme-full, -scheme scheme-full    everything;
    scheme-tiny, -scheme scheme-tiny    basic scheme, small + essential packages;
        ...

For more information, please refer to the TeXLive documentation or visit:
https://www.tug.org/texlive/

By running "install-tl -help", users can obtain detailed information about the command's options, making it easier for them to understand how to install TeX Live or customize the installation process according to their requirements.

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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