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pulseaudio: Load a module into the currently running daemon with the specified arguments.
$ pulseaudio --load="${module_name} ${arguments}"
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The command pulseaudio --load="${module_name} ${arguments}" is used to load a PulseAudio module with the specified module name and arguments.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • pulseaudio: This is the command-line tool for managing the PulseAudio sound server on Linux systems.

  • --load: This option is used to load a PulseAudio module.

  • "${module_name} ${arguments}": This is the argument to the --load option. It consists of two parts:

    • ${module_name}: This is a variable representing the name of the PulseAudio module you want to load. It should be replaced with the actual module name you want to use.
    • ${arguments}: This variable represents any optional arguments or configuration settings required for the module. It should also be replaced with the actual arguments needed for the specific module being loaded.

So, when you run this command, PulseAudio will attempt to load the specified module with the given arguments. The exact outcome will depend on the module being loaded and the arguments provided.

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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