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scrot: Capture a screenshot and save it as `capture.png`.
$ scrot ${capture-png}
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The command "scrot ${capture-png}" is used to take a screenshot of the screen using the "scrot" command-line utility in Unix-like operating systems, specifically Linux.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "scrot" is the name of the command used for taking screenshots. It is usually preinstalled on Linux systems, but if not, you may need to install it first.
  • "${capture-png}" is a placeholder for the file name and location where the screenshot will be saved. The actual file name and location will be provided when running the command.

To use this command, you need to replace "${capture-png}" with the desired file name and path for saving the screenshot. For example, if you want to save the screenshot as "screenshot.png" in the current directory, the command will be:

scrot screenshot.png

You can also provide a full path to save the screenshot in a specific location. For example:

scrot /home/user/screenshots/screenshot.png

Executing this command will capture a screenshot of the screen and save it as the specified file.

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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