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switching stopped processes in linux bash (using putty)

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Mar 15, 20262052 views
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Problem

Accessing a remote server (Ubunty Hardy) through ssh (putty), i can stop running 'programs' with CTRL-Z (pause signal). I can have multiple paused jobs, which I can see with the command 'jobs'. The question is regarding if it is possible (or if it already exists) to configure a shortcut to change b…

Error Output

PAUSE current process
fg 'next' (brings to foreground the next stopped application)

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Fix for: switching stopped processes in linux bash (using putty)

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You would probably benefit from (or the variant on Ubuntu) to be able to switch between sessions. That way your other sessions keep running rather than being halted / suspended as you propose here.

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