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I use Rapidshare a lot to download files and wanted a simple terminal command or program that would shutdown my monitor so I don't have to manually do it. Thanks....
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    Terminal command or program to shutdown monitor

    I use Rapidshare a lot to download files and wanted a simple terminal command or program that would shutdown my monitor so I don't have to manually do it. Thanks.
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    Code:
    xset -display :0 dpms force off
    or

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    vbetool dpms off
    vbetool(1) - Linux man page
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    Unfortunetly, "xset -display :0 dpms force off" worked for about a minute, then the monitor comes back on, while "vbetool dpms off" required me to reboot my machine to get the monitor back. Anyone, know of a program that'll do what I ask? There are a million of them in Windows. Thanks.
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    while "vbetool dpms off" required me to reboot my machine to get the monitor back
    To turn the monitor back on
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    vbetool dpms on
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    Isn't it easier just to push the on / off button?
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    I was assuming the poster was using an ssh session. Like, I have a desktop computer, and I frequently lie in bed and watch movies on it, but using an ssh session from my laptop to control it. So if I'm falling asleep, I might want to turn off the monitor without getting up.
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    Ah there is that!

    Being somewhat old fashioned, I still watch movies on TV only. All this new fangled stuff!
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