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mate-about: Print MATE version.
$ mate-about --version
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The command "mate-about --version" is used to retrieve the version information of the MATE Desktop Environment.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "mate-about": Refers to the "mate-about" command. This command is used to display information about the MATE Desktop Environment, including the version.

  • "--version": This is an option or flag that is passed to the "mate-about" command. It tells the command to specifically display the version information.

When you execute the command, the terminal will display the version number of the MATE Desktop Environment installed on your system.

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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