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lz4:tldr:f3b3e

lz4: Decompress a file.
$ lz4 -d ${file-lz4}
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The given command "lz4 -d ${file-lz4}" is used to decompress a file that has been compressed using the lz4 compression algorithm.

Let's break it down:

  • "lz4" is the command-line tool used for working with lz4 compression.
  • "-d" is an option that stands for "decompress" or "uncompress." It instructs the lz4 tool to decompress the file.
  • "${file-lz4}" is a placeholder for the name or path of the lz4 compressed file that you want to decompress. It indicates that you should replace "${file-lz4}" with the actual name or path of the file you want to decompress.

So, when you execute this command by replacing "${file-lz4}" with the name or path of an lz4 compressed file, it will decompress that file and restore it to its original form.

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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