Linux Keyboard Shortcuts: Safe Way to Exit During System Freezes

Jan 26, 2009, 23:32 (2 Talkback[s])

"Alt + SysR + K
Kill all processes (including X), which are running on the currently active virtual console.

"Alt + SysRq + E
Send the TERM signal to all running processes except init, asking them to exit."

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