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xz: Decompress a xz file.
$ xz -d ${file-xz}
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The command "xz -d ${file-xz}" is used to decompress a file compressed with the XZ utility.

Let's break down the command:

  • "xz": This is the name of the command-line tool used for compressing and decompressing files using the XZ format. It is commonly available on Unix-like operating systems.

  • "-d": It is an option for the "xz" command, which stands for "decompress." This flag tells the command to decompress the file specified.

  • "${file-xz}": This part represents a variable, where "file-xz" is the name of the variable. The variable contains the name or path of the XZ compressed file you want to decompress.

In summary, by running this command, you are instructing the "xz" utility to decompress the file specified by the "file-xz" variable.

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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