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ltrace: Write to file instead of terminal.
$ ltrace -o ${file} ${path-to-program}
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The command "ltrace -o ${file} ${path-to-program}" is used to trace dynamic library calls made by a program and save the output to a file.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "ltrace": It is a command-line utility on Linux systems that allows you to trace library calls made by a program.
  • "-o ${file}": The "-o" option is used to specify the output file where the trace results will be saved. ${file} is a placeholder that represents the name of the file you want to save the output to. Make sure to replace ${file} with the actual filename and path where you want to save the output.
  • "${path-to-program}": This is the path to the program you want to trace. Replace ${path-to-program} with the actual path to the program's executable file.

By running this command, ltrace will monitor and record the library function calls made by the specified program while it is running. The output will be saved to the specified file for further analysis or debugging purposes.

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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