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Screen Install

Javier Gusano Martínez edited this page Apr 19, 2016 · 1 revision

GNU Screen

Web: http://www.gnu.org/software/screen/

You can use this tool to execute KeyServer on second plane.

How to install?

Follow the steps for your Linux distribution:

  • On Debian or Ubuntu:

    $ sudo apt-get update
    $ sudo apt-get upgrade
    $ sudo apt-get install screen
    
  • CentOS or Fedora:

    $ sudo yum update
    $ sudo yum install screen
    

How to use?

Follow these steps:

  1. Create a new Screen virtual shell:

    $ screen -S KeyServer  
    
  2. Launch KeyServer.

  3. Press this keys for leave this KeyServer running on second plane:

    First press: CTRL + a
    
    Second press the key: d
    

Now the KeyServer is running on second plane. If you need to go to the KeyServer shell, write this command:

$ screen -r KeyServer

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