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In a script that I run manually after I have logged in, I have the following: alias kq='konqueror &' The intention is to run konqueror in the background. What happens ...
  1. 06-18-2010 #1
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    Running Konqueror in Background

    In a script that I run manually after I have logged in, I have the following:

    alias kq='konqueror &'

    The intention is to run konqueror in the background. What happens is as follows

    A. I run kq; it starts konqueror but does not return to the command prompt. I quit konqueror.

    B. I run kq again ; it starts konqueror and this time I get a the command prompt.

    If I quit konqueror and run kq for a 3rd time it behaves as in A. Quit and run it behaves as in B, and so on...

    Please can someone tell me what's occuring?

    Thank you - Mike

    Red Hat 5.1
    Konqueror 3.5.4-18.e15 using KDE 3.5.4-16.el5
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    Well, at least it's consistent!

    Actually, it is better, and probably more consistent, to define the alias without the background '&', and then add it to the command line when desired as a background process as you would for any other tool. IE:
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    alias kq='konqueror'
kq &
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    Unfortuately I am none the wiser and now other forum users think that my question has probably been answer. Thanks Rubberman
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    Well, without looking at the system, the reasons why it is behaving the way it is for you probably has a simple explanation, but I don't know what it is. Sometimes the easiest way to solve a problem is to take another approach, which is what I was suggesting. Whether it is "solved" or not that way can only be determined by you trying it.
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