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Old 07-20-2006
Launching a new bash shell

I'm new to programming on unix and have a really simple question (google hasn't been my friend today).

I have a bash shell running on a remote machine. I'm looking at it from a windows PC using Exceed. Is there a command I can use from the shell which will launch another bash shell?

Thanks!
# 2  
Old 07-20-2006
I think Exceed is an X-server, isn't it? In that case, just run another xterm.
From your current term, run:
Code:
xterm &

Regards.
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Old 07-20-2006
Just what I needed

Thanks! That works. I knew there must have been a way. I think where I was going wrong was thinking that it would be a bash command whereas it looks like it's a feature of xterm!
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Old 07-20-2006
Yes, xterm is an x-client which calls a shell. Smilie
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