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Yes, it can be. You are lowering the priority of a process that may be long running and doesn't need as much processor time as other tasks. You are being 'nice' by giving it less time.
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What is the command to get the Unix version?
cat /proc/version The above answer will only work on certain systems. For most Unix systems, use the 'uname' command to get the Unix version. AIX uses the oslevel command.
What command is used to create a folder in the command prompt?
In Windows and Unix-based and Unix-like systems, the command is mkdir (however in Windows a shortcut md can be used as well).
What is the command echo in unix mean?
it is a command in unix and unix like operating systems that places a string on the computer terminal.It is typically used in shell scripts and bath files screen or a file.
Can ipconfig be used in unix systems?
Not the actual command, no. However, the ifconfig command will give you similar information about the network interfaces.
What does bg stands for in computer system?
BG is a command on Unix and Unix-like operating systems to run a job(process) asynchronously in the background.
What are some of the options available in UNIX command PS?
The 'ps' command may differ slightly in different versions of unix operating systems. It is usually better to use the 'man ps' command or the 'info ps' command to see the options that are available for your distribution.
What is the use of execute command in unix?
There is no traditional 'execute' command in Unix.
What is the unix command to send message to all the users who are logged in?
The command is 'wall' (write all). In some systems it can only be executed by the administrator.
Ipconfig on a MAC?
The equivalent command for OS X and other Unix-like operating systems is ifconfig.
How do you convert files from a DOS to UNIX?
In some Unix and Linux systems there is a command called 'dos2unix' that will do the conversion automatically. If there isn't such a utility on your system you can use the 'tr' translate command to do the translation: tr -d '\015' < windows-file > unix-file which is essentially what dos2unix will do.
Why is Unix called a command interpreter?
Unix and Unix-like systems would be referred to as command interpreters because of the nature of their interface. These systems are interacted with via a shell (i.e. Bash), which is a 'command-line interface' where the user types in text commands and they are executed by the system. This is in contrast with modern operating systems where the primary method of interaction is via a 'graphical user interface' or GUI, where the system is represented with graphics (like windows, cursors, toolbars etc.). These modern OS's still include command-line interfaces, like Command Prompt in Windows and the Terminal in OSX.
Brief description of format command in unix?
There is no standard 'format' command in Unix.
