Windows
Linux
Services & Processes
Power
Windows shutdown /s /t 0 equivalent in Linux
Powers off the system immediately.
Windows
→
shutdown /s /t 0
Linux equivalents
sudo poweroff
sudo poweroff
sudo poweroff
Overview
What this command does
Powers off the system immediately.
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
Shut down computer
Powers off the system immediately.
sudo poweroff
Shut down computer
sudo --help
Show command help when supported
man sudo
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
sudo poweroff
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: shutdown /s /t 0
sudo poweroffReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sudo poweroff | Shut down computer |
sudo --help | Show command help when supported |
man sudo | 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 | sudo poweroff |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | sudo poweroff |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | sudo poweroff |
Same command on this distribution. |
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