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xman: Show both manual page and directory.
$ xman -bothshown
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The command "xman -bothshown" refers to using the "xman" command with the option "-bothshown" in a Unix or Linux operating system.

The "xman" command launches the X Window System manual page viewer, which is a graphical interface for viewing Unix manual pages (often referred to as "man pages"). Man pages provide documentation and information about various commands, functions, and system calls available on the Unix system.

The option "-bothshown" is used with the "xman" command to display both the table of contents and the actual content of the selected manual page. By default, without this option, only the table of contents is shown and you need to click on a specific entry to view its content. With "-bothshown", you can see the content directly without the need to click.

In summary, running the command "xman -bothshown" opens the X Window System manual page viewer and displays both the table of contents and the content of the selected manual page, providing easier access to the desired information.

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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