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twm: Enable verbose mode and print unexpected errors in X.
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The command "twm -v" is used to run the Twm window manager and display its version information.

Twm, short for "Tab Window Manager", is a simple and lightweight window manager for the X Window System used in Unix-like operating systems. It provides basic window management features such as window title bars, borders, and menu bars.

When you run the "twm -v" command, it launches the Twm window manager and additionally prints out its version information on the terminal. This information usually includes the version number, any available updates, and other relevant details about the installed Twm window manager.

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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