How Do I Open a Url in Linux Terminal?
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On Linux, the xdc-open command opens a file or URL using the default application. To open a URL using the default browser… On Mac, we can use the open command to open a file or a URL using the default application. We can also specify what application to open the file or URL.

How do I open a URL in Linux?

xdg-open command in the Linux system is used to open a file or URL in the user’s preferred application. The URL will be opened in the user’s preferred web browser if a URL is provided. The file will be opened in the preferred application for files of that type if a file is provided.

How do I open a URL in Ubuntu terminal?

xdg-open opens a file or URL in the user’s preferred application. If a URL is provided the URL will be opened in the user’s preferred web browser.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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