The simple syntax or format for doing this is;
SHUTDOWN…
# shutdown
#shutdown <options> TIME [message]
OPTIONS:
- p – power off
- h – halt (a sort of “sleep” or ”hibernate”)
- r – reboot
- c – cancel shutdown (after initiating a shutdown within a specified time, use this option to cancel it)
To put the system off in 5 minutes time the command can be used this way;
# shutdown 5 “system is going down for the installation of new updates”
REBOOTING…
#reboot
Happy Linux’NG!
ALEXANDER WAYNE OMOROKUNWA
Chief Editor/Founder at FossNaija
A Linux enthusiast with a focus on enriching the Nigeria Linux experience and keeping a keen eye on Ubuntu and other Foss related developments.
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