Foreground
Process
<Linux
Glossary>
Definition:
A foreground process is different from a background
process in two ways:
- Some foreground processes show the user an interface, through which the
user can interact with the program.
- The user must wait for one foreground process to complete before running
another one.
To start a foreground process, enter a command at the prompt, e.g.,
$ command1
The next prompt will not appear until command1 finishes running.
Also Known
As:
Foreground Command.
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Glossary>
