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vhs: Create a gif from a tape file.
$ vhs < ${filename-tape}
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The given command "vhs < ${filename-tape}" is using input redirection in Unix/Linux shell.

Here's an explanation of each part:

  • "vhs" is the name of the command or program that is being executed.
  • "<" is the input redirection operator, which tells the shell to take input from a file instead of the standard input (keyboard).
  • "${filename-tape}" is a variable called "filename" being used with the value "tape". The "$" symbol denotes that it is a variable, and the curly braces "{}" are used to separate the variable name from any surrounding text.

When this command is executed, the shell will read the contents of the file specified by the variable "filename-tape" and provide it as input to the "vhs" command. The exact behavior of the "vhs" command and how it processes the input will depend on the specific program being used.

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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