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The command "schroot --list" is used to display a list of installed and active chroots on a Linux system.

A chroot, short for change root, is a feature in Linux that allows the creation of an isolated environment with its own root directory. This environment can have its own set of installed packages and libraries separate from the main operating system.

When the command "schroot --list" is executed in the terminal, it retrieves information about the chroots currently installed and running on the system. This list typically includes details such as the name or ID of the chroot, its type, its location or path, whether it is active or not, and the users who have access to it.

The output of the command will provide a clear overview of the available chroots, which can be useful for managing, accessing, or troubleshooting these isolated environments.