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reportbug: Generate a bug report about a specific package, then send it by e-mail.
$ reportbug ${package}
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The command "reportbug ${package}" is used in Linux systems to report bugs or issues related to a specific package or software.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  1. "reportbug" is the name of the command-line tool used in Debian-based systems to report bugs.
  2. "${package}" is a placeholder that represents the name of the package or software for which you want to report a bug. You need to replace "${package}" with the actual name of the package.

When you run this command, it opens a bug reporting interface where you can provide details about the issue you encountered with the specified package. The tool helps you gather information and provides a template to fill out with details like the version of the package, a summary of the issue, steps to reproduce it, and any additional relevant information. The report is then sent to the appropriate bug tracking system to notify the developers or maintainers of the package about the bug.

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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