*btrfstune* that were separate historically and/or haven't been merged to the
main utility. See section 'STANDALONE TOOLS' for more details.
+For other topics (mount options, etc) please refer to the separate manual
+page `btrfs`(5).
+
COMMAND SYNTAX
--------------
-Any command name can be shortened as far as it stays unambiguous,
-however it is recommended to use full command names in scripts.
-All command groups have their manual page named *btrfs-<group>*.
+Any command name can be shortened so long as the shortened form is unambiguous,
+however, it is recommended to use full command names in scripts. All command
+groups have their manual page named *btrfs-<group>*.
For example: it is possible to run *btrfs sub snaps* instead of
*btrfs subvolume snapshot*.
STANDALONE TOOLS
----------------
-There are several standalone tools to provide certain functionality. If the
-functionality proves to be useful, the standalone tools are declared obsolete
-and their functionality copied to the main tool. The deprecation period is long
-(years) and the obsolete binaries are still provided.
+New functionality could be provided using a standalone tool. If the functionality
+proves to be useful, then the standalone tool is declared obsolete and its
+functionality is copied to the main tool. Obsolete tools are removed after a
+long (years) depreciation period.
Tools that are still in active use without an equivalent in *btrfs*: