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Windows PowerShell Stop-Job equivalent in Linux
Stops a shell background job.
Windows
→
PowerShell Stop-Job
Linux equivalents
kill %1
kill %1
kill %1
Overview
What this command does
Stops a shell background job.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Stop background job
Stops a shell background job.
kill %1
Stop background job
kill --help
Show command help when supported
man kill
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
kill %1
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Stop-Job
kill %1Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
kill %1 | Stop background job |
kill --help | Show command help when supported |
man kill | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | kill %1 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | kill %1 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | kill %1 |
Same command on this distribution. |
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