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mkswap: Specify a label for the file (to allow `swapon` to use the label).
$ sudo mkswap -L ${swap1} ${filename}
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This command is used to create a swap area on Linux systems. The parts of the command can be explained as follows:

  • sudo is a command that allows a user with administrative privileges (usually the root user) to execute a command.
  • mkswap is a command that creates a swap area, which is a portion of the hard drive designated for virtual memory.
  • -L is an option that allows you to assign a label to the swap area. ${swap1} represents the label for the swap area, and it is a placeholder that must be replaced with an actual name or label.
  • ${filename} represents the file or device that will be used for the swap area. It is also a placeholder that must be replaced with an actual file or device.

So, when you execute this command with the appropriate values for ${swap1} and ${filename}, it will create a swap area labeled ${swap1} using the specified file or device ${filename}.

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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