locate:tldr:81a3f

locate: Recompute the database. You need to do it if you want to find recently added files.

updatedb

$ sudo updatedb

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The "sudo updatedb" command is used in Linux systems to update the search database for the locate command. Here's a breakdown of the command:

"sudo" is a command used to execute the following command with administrative privileges. It allows the command to be run as the superuser or another user with administrative rights.
"updatedb" is a command that updates the database used by the "locate" command. The locate command is used to quickly locate files and directories on a Linux system.

When you run the "sudo updatedb" command, it triggers an update of the search database. The database is usually updated daily by a cron job, but running this command manually allows for immediate updates, ensuring the most recent file information is available to the locate command.

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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