mpg321:tldr:580fb
mpg321: Play all files in the current directory and subdirectories, randomly (until interrupted), with Basic Keys enabled.
$ mpg321 -B -Z -K .
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The command you provided is referring to a command-line tool called mpg321 used for playing MPEG audio files. Here's a breakdown of the provided options:
mpg321: Calls the mpg321 command-line tool.
Options:
-B: This option stands for "background." It allows mpg321 to run in the background, meaning it will detach from the terminal and continue running even if the terminal is closed.-Z: This option stands for "shuffle." It instructs mpg321 to play audio files in a random order instead of a predetermined sequence.-K .: This option is for key bindings. It maps specific keys to functionalities. In this case,-K .likely means to bind the "dot" key to a particular function, although the specific function is not specified here.
Overall, this command launches mpg321 in the background, sets it to play audio files in a random (shuffled) order, and potentially defines a key binding for the "dot" key.
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.