You didn't state that you were using a dumb terminal, but everyone that responded seemed to assume so. If you're not using a dumb terminal, I suggest switching to a different virtual console (alt-F1, alt-F2, ... alt-f8) or (better) running Xwindows and switching to a different xterm/rxvt window. The other methods are much more arcane, albeit very useful when using a dumb terminal. Mike > -----Original Message----- > From: tclug-list-admin at mn-linux.org > [mailto:tclug-list-admin at mn-linux.org]On Behalf Of Simeon Johnston > Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 7:35 AM > To: TCLUG (E-mail) > Subject: [TCLUG] Backgrounding processes? > > > I have been wondering about something lately and can't figure it out. > How do I background a process, say a kernel compile, so I don't have to > sit there and watch it i.e. log in - start process - log out - log in > later - find process done and everyones happy. > > How is this done? > > sim