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| + | When you start a [[program]] under Linux, by default the command runs in the foreground. This means the console is reserved for in- and output to and from this program. You do not get a prompt while the program is running: | ||
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bg, fg and jobs are process related commands that belong together. bg stands for background and fg stands for foreground.
Concept
When you start a program under Linux, by default the command runs in the foreground. This means the console is reserved for in- and output to and from this program. You do not get a prompt while the program is running:
