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Dd (Unix)

"dd" is a computer command that lets you copy data from one place to another on a computer. It's like having a big crane that can pick up and move things from one place to another.

Here's a simple example: let's say you have a toy car and you want to make a copy of it. You would use "dd" to copy the data of the toy car and make an exact copy of it.

Now, when you use "dd", you need to be careful about a few things so that you don't accidentally delete anything important. It's like playing with your toys: you need to make sure you put everything back in its proper place when you're done.

So, "dd" is a computer command that works like a crane to copy data from one place to another, but you need to be careful when you use it.
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