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xauth: Display help.
$ xauth --help
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The command "xauth --help" is used to display the help manual or usage instructions for the "xauth" command.

"xauth" stands for X Window System authority file utility. It is used to manipulate X authority files and access control mechanisms in the X Window System.

When you run "xauth --help", it will provide you with a summary of available options, arguments, and their explanations. This can help you understand how to use the "xauth" command effectively and correctly.

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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