On Tue, 2005-03-08 at 10:40 -0500, Stephen Costigan wrote:
> Linux is so AWESOME man! The only thing that bugs me is there's no
> shutdown button. How can I reboot or turn off computer? Everytime I
> install software, it never asks me to reboot. I'm an expert Windows
> user and I was working as an IT Manager until recently, so I know alot
> about computers. I just need to know how to turn this thing off!
Well, Linux is in the tradition of Unix; think Mainframes. The
overall idea is to keep it on, just logging in/out at will. It not only
avoids the long boot delay that PCs have, but allows daemons to keep
working for email, web, what-have-ya.
There has been (too) much debate as to whether this is a good idea,
but the situation suits me here. When you go to logoff, there's a
choice of logoff/shutdown/restart. And, when you're not in graphics
mode, the ol' three finger salute will still reboot the machine. (Or,
whatever command you tell it to do.)
:)
Enjoy!
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Those who entrust life and limb to Microsoft deserve neither. -Me, 2005
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