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pacman-mirrors: Generate a mirrorlist using the default settings.
$ sudo pacman-mirrors --fasttrack
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The command "sudo pacman-mirrors --fasttrack" is used to update the mirrorlist for the Pacman package manager on Arch Linux or Arch-based distributions like Manjaro.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "sudo" is a command used in Linux to run a command with administrative privileges. It stands for "Superuser Do."

  • "pacman-mirrors" is a built-in tool in Arch Linux or Arch-based distributions like Manjaro. It allows you to update the mirrorlist, which is a list of servers that hold the software packages you can download and install using the Pacman package manager.

  • "--fasttrack" is an option passed to the "pacman-mirrors" command. It instructs the tool to prioritize fast mirrors, which can improve the download speed of packages.

So, when you execute "sudo pacman-mirrors --fasttrack," you are telling the system to update the mirrorlist by fetching and sorting the available mirrors based on their speed. This ensures that Pacman will use the fastest mirrors for package installations or upgrades.

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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