speedtest-cli:tldr:5d5d8

speedtest-cli: Run a speed test and display values in bytes, instead of bits.

speedtest-cli

$ speedtest-cli --bytes

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The command "speedtest-cli --bytes" is used to test the speed of an internet connection using the Speedtest.net service.

Here is an explanation of each component of the command:

"speedtest-cli": This is the name of the command-line interface (CLI) tool used to perform the speed test. It is a Python-based tool that interacts with the Speedtest.net servers.
"--bytes": This is an option that can be passed to the "speedtest-cli" tool. Normally, the output of the speed test is provided in bits per second (bps), but when this option is used, the output is displayed in bytes per second (Bps), which is a more commonly used unit of data measurement.

By running this command, you will initiate a speed test that measures the upload and download speeds of your internet connection. The results will be displayed in bytes per second.

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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