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uuidd: Generate a bulk number of random UUIDs.
$ uuidd --random --uuids ${number_of_uuids}
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The command "uuidd --random --uuids ${number_of_uuids}" is used to generate a specific number of universally unique identifiers (UUIDs) using the uuidd utility.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "uuidd": This is the name of the utility/command that is being executed. It stands for UUID generation daemon and is used to generate UUIDs.
  • "--random": This option instructs the uuidd utility to generate random UUIDs. UUIDs are typically generated using a combination of time, machine details, and random numbers.
  • "--uuids": This option specifies that the command should generate UUIDs.
  • "${number_of_uuids}": This is a placeholder for the parameter indicating the desired number of UUIDs to be generated. You need to replace "${number_of_uuids}" with the actual number of UUIDs you want to generate. For example, if you want to generate 5 UUIDs, replace "${number_of_uuids}" with "5".

Overall, this command will generate a specified number of random UUIDs using the uuidd utility.

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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