> In <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Chris Phillips > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> typed: >> >> hostname >> uptime >> ping -c 100 ftp.furrie.net >> traceroute ftp.furrie.net >> >> I'd like to push all the commands into the background & be able to log >> off and let it do its business unattended. Unfortunately, with my >> lacking knowledge, so far I have managed this, (sad isn't it)... >> >> (ping -c 10 ftp.furrie.net > /tmp/results && cat /tmp/results | mail >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] &) >> >> Even with an & at the end of this command, I do not get my prompt back >> :-(
The "screen" utility, among other functions, gives you the ability to disconnect/reconnect to a running session. It's in ports. KeS To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
