Command line terminated by ampersand. How do I put it in the foreground?

stf92 · 06-14-2011, 01:02 PM

Hi:

I know a program running in the background can be brought to the foreground by typing 'fg'. So, if

command_line &

really runs the program in the background, my question has just been answered. But then all reduces to this question (yeah, I know; but I'm asking in earnest): does the ampersand sign make the program run in the background? Thanks.

druuna · 06-14-2011, 01:12 PM

Hi,

Yes it does, but that is not the complete story about backgrounding. Have a look at this article: Job Control

Hope this helps.

stf92 · 06-14-2011, 01:17 PM

It looks very promising. Thank you, druuna.

druuna · 06-14-2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stf92

It looks very promising. Thank you, druuna.

You're welcome