Windows
Linux
Services & Processes
Processes
Windows start command equivalent in Linux
Runs a command in the background.
Windows
→
start command
Linux equivalents
command &
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Overview
What this command does
Runs a command in the background.
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
Start background process
Runs a command in the background.
command &
Start background process
command --help
Show command help when supported
man command
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
command &
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: start command
command &Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
command & | Start background process |
command --help | Show command help when supported |
man command | 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 | command & |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | command & |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | command & |
Same command on this distribution. |
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