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Old 12-30-2008, 08:31 PM   #1
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<B> What is the difference between exit and logout</B>

Hello friends.
Please let me know the exact difference between exit and logout. I searched google, but could not find an answer. Thanks.
 
Old 12-30-2008, 08:39 PM   #2
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Exit can be used to exit any script. logout exits a login shell.

See man exit
 
Old 12-31-2008, 02:50 PM   #3
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