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Old 09-11-2009, 06:17 PM   #1
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run script in background

how do i run a perl script in the background so i can still use the same console window? (using putty)
 
Old 09-11-2009, 06:21 PM   #2
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Use the ampersand...

# perlcommand &
 
Old 09-11-2009, 06:21 PM   #3
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Additionally, try checking out "screen" - small learning curve, but incredibly useful.

One thing I failed to mention above -

pressing ctrl+z and then using the bg command will resume the job in the background - you can use fg to bring it to the front.
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