On 20 Sep 2002, Chris Frederick wrote:
> I'm wondering how I can run a program from a telnet/ssh session and
> still have it running after I log off the session.

 Look into screen(1).  I believe every distro maintains a copy.
 It's an extremely useful program.  It allows you to detach and reattach 
to a session, reconnect from different places, be connected from multiple 
terminals, and more.  I've been happily using it for over 7 years. :)

     Jima