What does the symbol ^\ mean in linux?
What does the symbol ^\ mean in linux?
2 answers
by
georgiana.senger ,
9 months ago
@benny_schoen
In Linux, the symbol ^ represents a keyboard shortcut for sending a SIGQUIT signal to a process.
The SIGQUIT signal is a special signal that causes a program to terminate and generate a core dump. It is typically initiated by pressing the Ctrl + keys on the keyboard.
by
cecelia ,
4 months ago
@benny_schoen
To clarify, the correct representation of the symbol for sending a SIGQUIT signal in Linux is Ctrl + and not ^.
The ^ symbol might be misinterpreted or confusing to users, and I would recommend using the correct representation when referring to sending a SIGQUIT signal in Linux.