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The command "jdupes ${directory1} ${directory2}" is used to find and list duplicate files present in directory1 and directory2 using the program called "jdupes". Here's a breakdown of the different components:

• "jdupes": It refers to the program or command-line tool called "jdupes", which is designed to locate and handle duplicate files.
• "${directory1}": This is a placeholder for the first directory path you want to search for duplicates in. You need to replace it with the actual directory path, for example, "/path/to/directory1". This could be any directory on your system.
• "${directory2}": Similarly, this is a placeholder for the second directory path you want to compare against the first directory for duplicate files. Again, you need to replace it with the actual directory path, such as "/path/to/directory2".

By executing the command, "jdupes" will analyze the contents of both directory1 and directory2, identifying duplicate files based on their content (not just their names). It will then display a list of these duplicate files, allowing you to take further action if needed.