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# abduco

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abduco is a lightweight utility letting programs run independently of the controlling terminal. In that matter it is similar to tmux and GNU Screen, but without multiplexing capability.

## Installation

Install the abduco package.

## Session management

To start `command...` in a session named `session_name` (which may be later referenced), run

    $ abduco -c session_name command...

To detach, either press `Ctrl+\` or close the controlling terminal. In both cases the process will remain alive.

To reattach to a `session_name`, run

    $ abduco -a session_name

Invoking `abduco` with no options prints the list of sessions.

## Limitations

The process started in an abduco session retains the `TERM` variable it has been invoked with. While reattaching, a compatible type of terminal must be used.

abduco does not provide multiple windows and multiplexing. If that is needed, use dvtm, tmux, or GNU Screen.

Category:

- Terminal multiplexers