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Old 11-06-2008
Clear Terminal After Exit

I have had a look around and can not find the answer, I dont think im searching for the right phrase.

I have written a script to control common functions on my server, however when exiting the script the terminal starts directly below the script that was running... how can i clear this so it resets the terminal window after exiting the script?
# 2  
Old 11-06-2008
Try;

Code:
tput clear

Regards
# 3  
Old 11-06-2008
wow.. now i feel stupid..

thanks a lot chap.
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