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shuf: Generate 3 random numbers in the range 1-10 (inclusive).
$ shuf --head-count=${3} --input-range=${1-10} --repeat
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This command is using the shuf command in Linux to produce a random sample of numbers generated between 1 and 10, with a specified number of repetitions.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • shuf: This is the actual command that generates random permutations. It can shuffle text or produce random numbers.
  • --head-count=${3}: This option specifies the number of lines or items to print. ${3} is a placeholder for the third argument passed to the command. So, the actual number of lines/items to print will be determined by the third argument.
  • --input-range=${1-10}: This option specifies the range of values to choose from. It generates random numbers between the values specified in the ${1-10} range. ${1-10} is a placeholder for a range of numbers from 1 to 10. So, the actual range of values will be determined by the first and second arguments.
  • --repeat: This option instructs shuf to repeat the random selection from the input range. This means that the same numbers can be randomly selected multiple times.

Overall, this command will produce a random selection of numbers between 1 and 10, repeated as specified by the third argument.

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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