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    How to Run a Process in the Background with TMUX

There are times when you need to log off your Linux Desktop, and you want a process to run in the background.
TMUX manages this very well.
For this example, let's suppose you're running a long running task like running rspecs on your project and
it is 5pm, and you need to go home.
Run Your Process

1. First launch TMUX

$ tmux

2. Run your long running process

$ bundle exec rspec spec

3. Detach from TMUX

Simply press [CTRL]+[b], then [d]. This will detach your session from TMUX
4. Log off

Now you can simply log off
Return to your session

When you return back to your desktop, open a terminal and simply run:
$ tmux attach

OR
$ tmux a

This will attach to your detached TMUX session.
Other Helpful Hints:


Create a new tab: [CTRL]+[b], [c]
Switch to tab number: [CTRL]+[b], <number>
Enable Scrolling up / Page up: [CTRL]+[b], [