On Tue, Nov 20, 2001 at 12:38:07PM -0800, Mike Bresnahan wrote:
> 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.

The question did, however, specify a desire to log out.  Switching
VCs or using an xterm requires that the session running the command
must remain logged in.

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