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ntpq: Start `ntpq` in interactive mode.

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$ ntpq --interactive

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The command "ntpq --interactive" is used to launch the NTP (Network Time Protocol) Query program in interactive mode.

NTP is a networking protocol used to synchronize the time on computer systems over a network. It allows a system to determine the precise time by querying NTP servers, which are responsible for maintaining accurate time information.

The NTP Query program, ntpq, is a command-line tool that allows users to query and control the NTP daemon running on a particular system or server. It provides a way to check the synchronization status, monitor peer relationships, query server statistics, and manage various configuration options.

Launching "ntpq" with the "--interactive" option opens the program in an interactive mode, i.e., a prompt-based interface. This interface allows the user to perform real-time queries and issue commands to the NTP server or daemon. The interactive mode provides a more dynamic and interactive experience, allowing users to explore and interact with the NTP system more flexibly.

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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