OS/2 FAQ List: User's Edition (4 Apr 94)

0.9b (c) 1995 Peter Childs

(5.4) Starting Background Processes

How do I start a background process from the OS/2 command line? 

Look up the START and DETACH commands in the online Command Reference. 

If you wish to start a DOS session with nondefault settings, use a utility 
such as STARTD.  If you wish to start an OS/2 session from a DOS session, 
try OS2EXEC.  Both (and several others) are available from (3.2) Shareware 
and Freeware Sources. 

Related information: 

(3.2) Shareware and Freeware Sources 

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