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How do I shutdown, reboot and logout the system from the command-line?
I would like to do that using the command-line, because sometimes my computer freezes and I need to force a shutdown (I know it's not good to the hardware).
And: What is the difference between Halt ...
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What is the difference between Halt and Shutdown commands?
What is the difference between the halt and shutdown commands?
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How to shut down the computer after a task has been completed?
I usually start a download before I go to school.
Which command should I use to automatically make the necessary saves and turn off the computer after a particular task has been completed?
(Say, ...
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How to get a persistent “history”-file even after a non-clean shutdown?
I am trying Ubuntu Server 10.10 in VirtualBox. I like that the commands I run is saved in a "history"-file that can be shown with the history command. But if I just turn off VirtualBox without the ...
