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softwareupdate: Download and install all updates.

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$ softwareupdate --install --all

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The command "softwareupdate --install --all" is used in a terminal or command prompt to update the software on a macOS (Mac operating system) computer. Let's break down the components of this command:

"softwareupdate" is the command itself. It is a built-in command-line tool on macOS used to manage and update software.
"--install" is an option or flag that instructs the "softwareupdate" command to download and install the updates.
"--all" is another option or flag that specifies to update all the available software on the system. This means it will update all the software provided by Apple, including the operating system, applications, and other software components.

Combining these options and flags, the command "softwareupdate --install --all" tells the system to check for all available software updates and install them onto the macOS computer.

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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