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Windows timeout /nobreak equivalent in Linux
Pauses script execution for a number of seconds.
Windows
→
timeout /nobreak
Linux equivalents
sleep 10
sleep 10
sleep 10
Overview
What this command does
Pauses script execution for a number of seconds.
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
Wait for seconds
Pauses script execution for a number of seconds.
sleep 10
Wait for seconds
sleep --help
Show command help when supported
man sleep
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
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sleep 10
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: timeout /nobreak
sleep 10Reference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sleep 10 | Wait for seconds |
sleep --help | Show command help when supported |
man sleep | 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 | sleep 10 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | sleep 10 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | sleep 10 |
Same command on this distribution. |
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