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uuidd: Generate a time-based UUID, based on the current time and MAC address of the system.
$ uuidd --time
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The "uuidd" command is used to manage the universally unique identifier (UUID) daemon in Linux systems. UUIDs are unique identifiers used to identify various objects such as files, partitions, and network devices.

The "--time" option is used to display the current time synchronization status of the UUID daemon. It shows information about when the daemon last synchronized its time with the system clock.

By running the "uuidd --time" command, you can check whether the UUID daemon is properly synchronized with the system clock, ensuring that UUID generation remains consistent and reliable.

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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