Background and Foreground Processes

Linux processes run in foreground (taking direct user input) or background (running independently). Send processes to background with & or bg command. Bring to foreground with fg. Use Ctrl+Z to pause, then bg to resume in background. Part of job control for managing multiple tasks simultaneously from single terminal.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

• @article@Understanding Foreground and Background Processes
• @article@Running Linux Commands in Background and Foreground
• @article@Foreground and Background Processes - LinuxOPsys