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A Guide to the dd Command in Linux

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TRÄW🤟
May 17, 2024
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The dd command is an extremely powerful Linux utility. It is commonly referred to as the "disk destroyer", “data definition”, “disk dump”, or "disk duplicator" due to its immense power and ability to interact with block devices directly.

In this beginner's guide to the dd command in Linux, we will explore its syntax and various use cases, highlighting i…

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