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Old 10-09-2008
Error Basic Linux Shell Command
I'm working with telnet under windows and Xming. I connect to a network computer and I open Xterm. With Xterm I want to be able to open more than one windows like firefox, nedit etc.

Example : When a open firefox on the xterm, I type "firefox", after that, I cannot make an other command until I close firefox.

I need to open with shell command nedit and firefox etc.


I'm looking also for a file browser like explorer in windows that I can call in the linux shell.

Thank you
# 2  
Old 10-09-2008
hi meccos,

Quote:
Example : When a open firefox on the xterm, I type "firefox", after that, I cannot make an other command until I close firefox.
thats because you did not push the process in the background Smilie

try type # firefox & ---> with the trailing '&'

HTH.
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