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unsquashfs:tldr:4ad5a

unsquashfs: Display the names of files as they are extracted.
$ unsquashfs -info ${filesystem-squashfs}
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The command "unsquashfs -info ${filesystem-squashfs}" is used to view information about a SquashFS filesystem image.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "unsquashfs" is the command-line tool for extracting files from a SquashFS filesystem.
  • "-info" is an option that tells the tool to display information about the filesystem image instead of extracting files from it.
  • "${filesystem-squashfs}" is a placeholder for the path to the SquashFS filesystem image you want to get information about. You need to replace it with the actual path to the image.

When you run this command with the appropriate SquashFS filesystem image, it will display various details about the filesystem, such as the version of SquashFS, the number of inodes and fragments, size information, and more. This information can be helpful in understanding the structure and contents of the SquashFS image.

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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