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backup_quit

BACKUP_QUIT(8)						       AFS Command Reference						    BACKUP_QUIT(8)

NAME

       backup_quit - Leaves interactive mode

SYNOPSIS

       quit [-help]

       q [-h]

DESCRIPTION

       The backup quit command exits interactive mode, returning the issuer to the regular shell prompt at which the backup or backup interactive
       command was issued to enter interactive mode. The command has no effect when issued outside interactive mode. Issuing the Ctrl-D command
       also exits interactive mode.

CAUTIONS

       To exit interactive mode, all jobs must be completed. Use the backup jobs command to list any jobs currently pending or executing, and the
       backup kill command to terminate them as necessary.

OPTIONS

       -help
	   Prints the online help for this command. All other valid options are ignored.

EXAMPLES

       The following command exits interactive mode:

	  backup> quit
	  %

PRIVILEGE REQUIRED

       None

SEE ALSO

       backup(8), backup_interactive(8), backup_jobs(8), backup_kill(8)

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OpenAFS 							    2012-03-26							    BACKUP_QUIT(8)