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maim: Capture a screenshot and save it to the given path.
$ maim ${path-to-screenshot-png}
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The command "maim ${path-to-screenshot-png}" is a command used in Linux systems to take screenshots and save them as PNG files.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "maim" is the name of the command-line utility used for taking screenshots in Linux.
  • "${path-to-screenshot-png}" is a placeholder for the path where you want to save the screenshot file. The actual path should be provided when using the command.

For example, if you want to take a screenshot and save it as "/home/user/screenshot.png", you would use the command:

maim /home/user/screenshot.png

The maim command will capture the screen at the moment you execute it and save it as a PNG file at the specified path.

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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