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smem: Print memory usage for current processes for a every user on a system.
$ smem --users
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The command "smem --users" is used to provide a summary of memory usage on a Linux system, grouped by user.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "smem": It is the name of the command itself, which stands for "System Memory (smem) utility." Smem is a tool that provides information about memory usage on a system.

  • "--users": This is an option or flag that is passed to the smem command. It instructs the command to group the memory usage statistics by user. This means that the output will show how much memory each user is consuming on the system.

By running this command, you can get a clear overview of memory usage on the system, allowing you to identify which users or processes are utilizing the most memory resources. This information can be helpful in troubleshooting performance issues or managing system resources efficiently.

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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