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The command "pacstrap -M ${path-to-new-root} ${packages}" is used in Arch Linux to install a minimal set of packages onto a new root directory or system.

Here is an explanation of the different components of the command:

• "pacstrap": It is a script provided by the Arch Linux package "arch-install-scripts" that allows you to install packages from the official repositories onto a new system. It is a common method used during the Arch Linux installation process.
• "-M ${path-to-new-root}": The "-M" option specifies that the command should use a specific directory as the new root. The "path-to-new-root" variable should be replaced with the actual path to the directory where you want to install the packages. This will be the root directory of the new system.
• "${packages}": The "${packages}" placeholder represents the list of packages that you want to install onto the new root. This can be a space-separated list of package names, such as "base linux nano", or you can also use package groups like "base-devel" to install a group of related packages.

By using this command, you can install the necessary packages onto the new root directory, preparing it for usage or as a starting point for further customization.