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+perf-version(1)
+===============
+
+NAME
+----
+perf-version - display the version of perf binary
+
+SYNOPSIS
+--------
+'perf version' [--build-options]
+
+DESCRIPTION
+-----------
+With no options given, the 'perf version' prints the perf version
+on the standard output.
+
+If the option '--build-options' is given, then the status of
+compiled-in libraries are printed on the standard output.
+
+OPTIONS
+-------
+--build-options::
+        Prints the status of compiled-in libraries on the
+        standard output.