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uname: Print system architecture and processor information.

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$ uname -mp

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The command "uname -mp" is used to display information about the processor and machine/processor architecture of the current system.

The "uname" command in Linux/Unix systems is used to retrieve system-related information. It stands for "Unix Name" and when used with certain options, it can provide different types of system information.

"-mp" are the two options used with the "uname" command in this case:

The "m" option stands for "machine" or "hardware platform." It provides information about the machine or processor architecture on which the operating system is running. This information could include details such as the specific CPU type or architecture (e.g., x86, x86_64, ARM, etc.).
The "p" option stands for "processor" or "CPU type." It provides information about the specific processor type or architecture of the current system, such as the manufacturer and model.

When you run the command "uname -mp," the system will display the machine/platform and processor information. For example, if you are running an x86_64 architecture system with an Intel Core i5 processor, the output of the command might look like "x86_64 Intel Core i5."

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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