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exec

Replace the current process with another process. More information: https://linuxcommand.org/lc3_man_pages/exech.html.
  • Replace with the specified command using the current environment variables:
    exec {{command -with -flags}}
  • Replace with the specified command, clearing environment variables:
    exec -c {{command -with -flags}}
  • Replace with the specified command and login using the default shell:
    exec -l {{command -with -flags}}
  • Replace with the specified command and change the process name:
    exec -a {{process_name}} {{command -with -flags}}

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