del_curterm - Linux

Overview

del_curterm is a command-line tool used to delete a current terminal object from the Linux kernel. It is commonly employed in virtual terminal (VT) management scenarios, allowing users to remove unused or obsolete terminal instances.

Syntax

del_curterm <options>

Options/Flags

• -f, –force: Force deletion without confirmation.
• -v, –verbose: Enable verbose output, displaying additional information.
• -h, –help: Display help information.
• -V, –version: Print version information.

Examples

Simple Deletion:

# Delete the current terminal
del_curterm

Force Deletion:

# Force deletion of the current terminal without confirmation
del_curterm -f

Verbose Mode:

# Display additional information while deleting the terminal
del_curterm -v

Common Issues

• Permission Denied: Ensure you have sufficient privileges to delete the terminal object.
• Terminal Not Found: Verify that the terminal object with the specified name exists.

Integration

VT Management Script:

#!/bin/bash
# Delete unused terminals
for term in $(pgrep -d',') xterm); do
  del_curterm -f "$term"
done

Related Commands

• new_curterm: Create a new current terminal object.
• ls_curterm: List all current terminal objects.