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Old 06-05-2013, 02:23 PM   #1
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What command can you use to safely shut down the Linux system immediately

What command can you use to safely shut down the Linux system immediately
 
Old 06-05-2013, 02:28 PM   #2
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As root
Quote:
shutdown -h now
As user if you are part of sudoers group
Quote:
sudo shutdown -h now
 
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Some computers can be set up to power down gracefully with a touch to the power button. Faster than typing the command.
 
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poweroff
 
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Not command but might be useful: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_SysRq_key
 
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