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Old 04-22-2004, 11:24 AM   #1
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which linux distros are safe to be shut down instantly?
 
Old 04-22-2004, 11:29 AM   #2
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None? You click shutdown, you wait for it to finish, same as any other operating system.
 
Old 04-22-2004, 11:30 AM   #3
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is there any operating system that is safe to shutdown instantly other than
windows 3.1 and earlier ?
 
Old 04-22-2004, 12:30 PM   #4
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Why do you need a OS that shuts down instantly? A usual OS shuts down in less then a minute. I don't see the benefit of an extra min. You can always click shutdown and walk away.
 
  


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