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smbget: Download a share or directory recursively.
$ smbget --recursive ${smb:--server-share}
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The command "smbget --recursive ${smb:--server-share}" is used to recursively download files and directories from a remote SMB (Server Message Block) file server.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "smbget" is the name of the command-line tool used for downloading files from an SMB server.

  • The option "--recursive" is used to specify that the download should be performed recursively, which means all files and directories within the specified directory will be downloaded.

  • "${smb:--server-share}" is a placeholder for specifying the server and share from which the files are to be downloaded. The actual server and share information should be provided here in the format "servername/sharename". If the placeholder remains unchanged, it means that the server and share values are expected to be provided as command-line arguments or through environment variables.

Overall, this command is used to download files and directories from an SMB server recursively, with the server and share information specified either directly in the command or provided through other means.

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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