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The command "netstat -s" is used to display statistics related to network connections, protocols, and interfaces on a computer. This command provides a detailed summary of various network statistics.

When you execute the "netstat -s" command, it will display a range of information, including:

1. IP (Internet Protocol) statistics: This includes the number of active connections, failed connections, packets received and sent, header errors, etc.

2. ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) statistics: ICMP is used for network diagnostics and error reporting. The command will show statistics related to ICMP messages, such as echoes, errors, and redirects.

3. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) statistics: TCP is a reliable and connection-oriented protocol. The command shows TCP-related statistics, like established connections, active opens, passive opens, segments received and sent, retransmissions, etc.

4. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) statistics: UDP is an unreliable and connectionless protocol. The command displays UDP statistics, including datagrams received, forwarded, discarded, and sent.

5. Interface statistics: This part of the output presents information about the network interfaces on your system, such as the number of packets received, sent, dropped, and errors encountered on each interface.

Overall, "netstat -s" is a useful command for examining and monitoring network statistics on your computer, providing insight into the overall network performance and troubleshooting network-related issues.