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$ localectl list-x11-keymap-variants ${de}
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The "localectl list-x11-keymap-variants ${de}" command is used to display the available variants of the X11 keymap for the German language.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "localectl" is a command-line utility for controlling the system's locale and keyboard layout settings.
  • "list-x11-keymap-variants" is the specific option used with localectl to list the available variants of the X11 keymap for a particular language.
  • "${de}" is a placeholder representing the language code, in this case, "de" which stands for German. The "$" before the variable name indicates that the value will be provided at the time of executing the command.

By substituting "${de}" with the actual value "de", the command becomes: "localectl list-x11-keymap-variants de"

Executing this command will provide a list of available X11 keymap variants for the German language. These variants could include different keyboard layouts or modifications specific to certain regions or preferences.

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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