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xpdf: Open a PDF file.
$ xpdf ${filename-pdf}
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The command "xpdf ${filename-pdf}" is using the xpdf tool to open and display the contents of a PDF file. Here's a breakdown of the command: - "xpdf": This is the name of the tool or application used to open and view PDF files. - "${filename-pdf}": This is a variable that represents the name of the PDF file you want to open. The way the variable is written, "${filename-pdf}", suggests that the actual filename should be provided, replacing "${filename-pdf}". For example, if you have a PDF file named "example.pdf" that you want to open using xpdf, the command would look like this: xpdf example.pdf By replacing "${filename-pdf}" with the actual filename, the command allows you to specify and open any PDF file you want to view using xpdf.

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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