Examples:

  • Create an ISO image and burn it directly to a CD.

    mkisofs -V Photos -r /home/vivek/photos | cdrecord -v dev=/dev/dvdrw -

  • Change to the previous directory.

    cd -

  • Listen on port 12345 and untar data sent to it.

    nc -l -p 12345 | tar xvzf -

What is the purpose of the dash and how do I use it?

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