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How do I start Linux screen?
Below are the most basic steps for getting started with screen:
- On the command prompt, type screen .
- Run the desired program.
- Use the key sequence Ctrl-a + Ctrl-d to detach from the screen session.
- Reattach to the screen session by typing screen -r .
How does screen work Linux?
Simply put, screen is a full-screen window manager that multiplexes a physical terminal between several processes. When you call the screen command, it creates a single window where you can work as normal. You can open as many screens as you need, switch between them, detach them, list them, and reconnect to them.
