piactl:tldr:e0a78

piactl: Enable or disable the Private Internet Access daemon in the background.

piactl

$ piactl background ${select}

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The command "piactl background ${select}" appears to be using the piactl command tool with the "background" option along with a variable named "select".

The "piactl" command is typically associated with Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN software. It is used for controlling and managing various aspects of the VPN client.

The "background" option most likely instructs the VPN client to run in the background, allowing it to continue functioning while running in the background without any active user interface.

The "${select}" variable likely represents a placeholder for a specific value or argument that needs to be provided. It could be a configuration setting, a server name or location, or any other parameter that is required by the "piactl background" command to function as intended.

To fully understand the purpose and functionality of this command, it would be necessary to know the specific context and documentation related to the "piactl" command and the possible values or arguments for the "${select}" variable.

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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