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vipw: Display the current version of `vipw`.
$ vipw --version
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The command "vipw --version" is used to display the version number of the "vipw" command, which is a command-line tool used to edit the system's password file on Unix-like operating systems.

When executed, this command will output the version number of the "vipw" command that is installed on the system. The version number provides information about the particular release or version of the command, which can be helpful for troubleshooting purposes or determining if any updates or patches are available.

By running "vipw --version", you can quickly check the version of the "vipw" command without actually modifying any files or configurations.

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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