halt(8) System Manager's Manual halt(8) Name halt - stop the processor Syntax /etc/halt [ -n ] [ -q ] [ -y ] Description The command writes information to the disks and then returns the processor to the monitor. The machine does not reboot. Options -n Prevents the sync before stopping. -q Causes a quick halt, no graceful shutdown is attempted. -y Allows you to halt the system from a dialup. See Also reboot(8), shutdown(8) RISC halt(8)