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screen: Use GNU screen as a persistent terminal alternative

Use screen to use GNU screen as a persistent terminal alternative. It cuts friction in remote-server work and long-running jobs.

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Why it helps

Use screen to use GNU screen as a persistent terminal alternative. It cuts friction in remote-server work and long-running jobs.

How to use it

  1. Open the relevant app or terminal.
  2. Use the shortcut or command above in the relevant context.
  3. Check the result; for commands that change data, test on a small example first.
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