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Re: [LUG] Damn Small Linux-Turn Off Procedure?

 

John Hansen wrote:
> I have succeeded in using DSL on my old laptop but am unable
> to find how I switch off the laptop in a controlled manner.
> If any of you know the correct procedure please let me know
> how to. A search of the WIKI did not reveal the procedure
> which may of course be obvious to those who know ;-)
>
> John
>
>   
I usually use (as root) " shutdown -h now " in a terminal window

That will cause a controlled shutdown to system halt

Steph


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