Changes between Version 1 and Version 2 of Command-Line Environment Tutorial


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04/13/06 15:04:54 (20 years ago)
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    3636In order to run a program in the background (that WILL terminate when you log off) such as a graphical program that doesn't use the terminal, simply add a '&' to the end of the program's name. For example, in order to run mozilla in the background, use mozilla& .
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    38 ==== Canceling a running programs ====
     38==== Canceling a running program(s) ====
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    4040If a program is behaving incorrectly, you can normally terminate it by pressing control-c in the xterm (command prompt) window where the program is running. However, if the program is a graphical program running in the background you will need to use the pkill command to terminate the program. For example, if mozilla has locked up on your workstation, simply type pkill mozilla in order to force mozilla to end. If you still encounter problems from a program after trying this, see a lab operator for assistance.