how to run a process after closing the terminal - UNIX for Advanced & Expert Users

lakshmananindia · #1 (**permalink**) 09-03-2007

i want to execute a shell script even if the terminal is closed. how to do?

matrixmadhan · #2 (**permalink**) 09-03-2007

Code:

man nohup

fazliturk · #3 (**permalink**) 09-03-2007

execute it as background process

script&

digen · #4 (**permalink**) 09-03-2007

Executing the process from the background using the ampersand (&) at the end of the command and closing the terminal/shell will result in the command getting interrupted/exiting.

nohup will work and so will screen. Have a look at the screen command.

Code:

man screen

You will need the screen package installed first.

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