🖥️timeout

➡️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 timeout command with important options and switches using examples.

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# How to test a TCP (or UDP) remote port without telnet or netcat (in a one-liner): (google’s IP and TCP to 443)
timeout 1 bash -c '</dev/tcp/216.58.207.46/443 && echo Port is open || echo Port is closed' || echo Connection timeout

timeout 10m <command> 
# Run command, but exit after 10 minutes. See man timeout

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 timeout in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for timeout without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for timeout are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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