You executed nohup myscript.sh & but the script terminates after logout. What is the most probable cause?

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Linux CLI - Process Management

You executed nohup myscript.sh & but the script terminates after logout. What is the most probable cause?

AYou did not redirect output, causing failure

BYou forgot to make the script executable

CThe shell does not support nohup

DThe script requires an active terminal session

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check nohup behavior
nohup prevents hangup signals but cannot keep processes alive if they depend on terminal input.
Step 2: Script requiring terminal
If myscript.sh needs terminal interaction, it will stop after logout despite nohup.
Final Answer:
The script requires an active terminal session -> Option D
Quick Check:
Does script need terminal input? If yes, nohup won't help [OK]

Quick Trick: Scripts needing terminal input stop despite nohup [OK]

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