🖥️shutdown

➡️This is a command-line reference manual for commands and command combinations that you don’t use often enough to remember it. This cheatsheet explains the shutdown command with important options and switches using examples.

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# Reboot the system immediately
shutdown -r now

# Shut system down immediately
shutdown -h now

# Reboot system after 5 minutes
shutdown -r +5

# Stop the auto playing sound that you're hearing, wherever it's coming from. This will also exit your editor.
shutdown -h 0 

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Cheatsheets are an excellent complement to other information sources like Linux man-pages, Linux help, or How-To’s and tutorials, as they provide compact and easily accessible information. While man-pages and detailed tutorials often contain comprehensive explanations and extensive guides, cheatsheets summarize the most important options forthe command shutdown in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for shutdown without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for shutdown are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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