UNIX Basic commands: kill
The kill command allows you to kill one process ID or multiple process IDs.
Syntax
The syntax for the kill command is:
kill [options] IDs
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -l | Lists the signal names. |
| -signal | The signal number of name. Using the signal number of 9, means that the kill is absolute. |
Example
kill -9 78689
* Please note that there are many flavors of UNIX, so if in doubt, consult your man pages.
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