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loadkeys: Search and parse keymap without action.
$ loadkeys --parse
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The command "loadkeys --parse" is used to parse the specified keymap file and display its contents.

Here is an explanation of the components of the command:

  • "loadkeys": This is the name of the command-line tool used to load keymaps on Linux systems. It allows the user to configure keyboard layouts and mappings.
  • "--parse": This is an option or argument provided to the "loadkeys" command. In this case, the "--parse" option instructs the command to parse or analyze the content of the keymap file.
  • [keymap file]: This refers to the file containing the keymap data to be parsed. It is generally a text file that specifies how each key on the keyboard should be interpreted or mapped.

When you execute the "loadkeys --parse [keymap file]" command, the tool reads the specified keymap file and analyzes its contents. It will likely display information about the keyboard layout, mappings, keycodes, and other relevant details present in the file. The exact output may vary depending on the specific keymap file being parsed.

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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