Re: [TCLUG:5612] running commands remotely

[Hans Davin Umhoefer <spudling@acm.cs.umn.edu>]

Tim Wilson wrote:
> I'd like to telnet in to my server from home, start some process, and log
> out and have the process continue to run on its own. How can I do it?
> Specifically, trying to get a copy of RedHat 6.0 today has reminded me how
> nice it would be to have my server do that in the middle of the night
> while I'm snoozing. I don't want to be logged in to school all night.
> Ideas?

If you want to start the process yourself try screen. Screen comes
standard with redhat distributions and can probably be found in source
form at metalab.unc.edu

Hans

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Hans D Umhoefer (spudling@acm.cs.umn.edu)