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xzless: View a compressed file.
$ xzless ${path-to-archive}
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The command "xzless ${path-to-archive}" is used to view the contents of an xz-compressed file without extracting it.

Here's what each element of the command represents:

  • "xzless" is the command to view the contents of an xz-compressed file.
  • "${path-to-archive}" is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual path to the compressed file you want to view.

When you run this command in the terminal or command prompt, the "xzless" command will read the specified compressed file and display its contents without extracting it to a separate file. The content will be displayed in the terminal or command prompt window, allowing you to scroll through and examine the content of the compressed file.

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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