add an '&' to the end of the line. View what's running by typing 'jobs' and kill them by typing kill %<number associated with the jobs command> (ie "kill %1")
Nigel Peck wrote: > When I enter a command at a shell prompt, how do I return to a prompt > immediately rather than waiting for the command to complete. > > thanks > Nigel > > > ITM Business Solutions > Unit 4 > Nine Trees Trading Estate > Morthen Road > Rotherham > S66 9JG > > Reception > Tel: 01709 703288 > Fax: 01709 701549 > > Help Desk > Tel:01709 530424 > Fax: 01709 702159 > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message is intended only for the use of > the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain > information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure > under applicable law. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Redhat-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list > _______________________________________________ Redhat-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list