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octave: Display version.
$ octave --version
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The command "octave --version" is used to get the version information of the Octave software.

Octave is an open-source programming language and environment primarily used for numerical computations and scientific computing. By running the command "octave --version" in the command line or terminal, the version information of the installed Octave software is displayed.

The output of the command will typically provide details such as the Octave version number, the build date, and any additional information about the installed Octave distribution. This information can be useful for checking compatibility, verifying updates, or troubleshooting issues with Octave.

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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