pacdiff:tldr:21dff
pacdiff: Use a specific editor to view and merge configuration files (default is `vim -d`).
$ DIFFPROG=${editor} pacdiff
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The given command sets the variable DIFFPROG to the value of the variable ${editor}, and then runs the command pacdiff using the value of DIFFPROG.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
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DIFFPROG=${editor}: This sets the value of the variable DIFFPROG to the value of ${editor}.
- ${editor} is likely another variable that holds the name or path of a text editor program.
- By using ${editor} in this command, the command is flexible and can work with any editor specified in the ${editor} variable.
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pacdiff: This is a command that compares and merges changes between configuration files from different versions of a package on a Linux system.
- When called, pacdiff will prompt the user to view and resolve any differences between the old and new configuration files.
So, overall, the given command sets up the DIFFPROG variable to point to a chosen editor and then runs pacdiff with that editor, allowing the user to view and resolve any differences between configuration files.
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.