[Solved] What does adding & at the end of a command in Linux do? — Ans: Runs the command in the background, freeing the terminal immediately | Linux CLI

Linux CLI - Process Management

What does adding & at the end of a command in Linux do?

ARuns the command with higher priority

BStops the command from running

CRuns the command in the background, freeing the terminal immediately

DSaves the command output to a file

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the role of & in Linux commands
Adding & at the end of a command tells the shell to run it in the background.
Step 2: Effect on terminal usability
Running a command in the background frees the terminal immediately for other commands.
Final Answer:
Runs the command in the background, freeing the terminal immediately -> Option C
Quick Check:
Background process = command + & [OK]

Quick Trick: Remember: & means run in background [OK]

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