Hi,
i wonder if it is possible to open an app in the terminal without monopolizing it whit the process related to this app for example okular which i use often. so i can still use the same terminal windows to do something else if i want.
thanks.
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[Solved] open an app whitout monopolizing the terminal
[Solved] open an app whitout monopolizing the terminal
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Re: [Terminal] open an app whitout monopolizing the terminal
Just add an ampersand after the command. eg.
You may need to Ctrl-C to get the prompt back for some applications.
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Re: [Solved] open an app whitout monopolizing the terminal
Thank you very much, it work well.
Whit and Ctrl-c. for example and after that ctrl-c, keep Okular open and give me back the prompt.
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okular documentName.pdf &
This is what i was looking for.