On 2013-08-18 17:46, Linda Walsh wrote: > I don't find the variable for the process ID of the > last started background process documented in the bash manpage... > > Am I just missing it, or did it get left out by accident or > where did it go?
First of all, it would help if you gave your version. At least in 4.2.45, it's under "Special Parameters". > Special Parameters > > [...] > > ! Expands to the process ID of the most recently executed > background (asynchronous) command.
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