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xauth: Start interactive mode with a specific authority file (defaults to `~/.Xauthority`).

xauth

$ xauth -f ${filename}

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The command "xauth -f ${filename}" is used to manipulate Xauthority files in X Window System.

Here is the explanation of each part of the command:

"xauth": This is the command-line tool used for managing Xauthority files. It is used to generate, manipulate, and display the authorization information used by the X Window System.
"-f": It is an option for the xauth command. It specifies the Xauthority file to be used or created. The ${filename} is a placeholder representing the actual file name or path you need to provide. For example, if the Xauthority file is called "xauthfile", you would replace ${filename} with "xauthfile".

In summary, the command "xauth -f ${filename}" is used to specify the Xauthority file to be used or created for authentication purposes in the X Window System.

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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