Linux Primer: Shutting down a Linux computer


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9. Shutting down a Linux computer
A Linux computer needs to be turned off correctly, to ensure that files are
correctly written to the hard drive, and that programs are closed properly.


Reboot the computer

/sbin/shutdown -r now

Shutdown (halt) the computer

/sbin/shutdown -h now

Reboot the computer

Press Control-Alt-Delete

When the shutdown command starts, it will display information as
each step of the shutdown sequence is completed, until the computer finally
displays:

The system is halted


in which case you can turn off the computer, or

Please stand by while rebooting the system...


for a computer that is being rebooted.



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