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The command "sudo lshw -X" in Linux is used to display detailed information about the hardware configuration of a computer. Here is what each part of the command does:

• "sudo": It stands for "superuser do" and allows you to run the command with administrative privileges. This is often required to access hardware information.

• "lshw": It stands for "list hardware" and is the main command being executed. It is used to gather and display information about the hardware components present on the system.

• "-X": It is an option in the lshw command that specifies to display the detailed configuration of the system's PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) devices.

When you run the command "sudo lshw -X", it will provide a comprehensive summary of the computer's hardware configuration, including information about the PCI devices such as expansion cards, graphics cards, sound cards, network adapters, etc. This can be helpful for troubleshooting hardware issues, identifying components, or simply gaining a better understanding of the hardware makeup of the system.