Shells - non-blocking?

[Robert Sneidar]

I suppose you could try to call a HELL command, but are you prepared  
for what might come forth?

Bob Sneidar
IT Manager
Logos Management
Calvary Chapel CM

> To shell() is a blocking command...
>
> Given that you can "do anything" with the shell.... anyone knwo of a
> techniqu to call a hell command in that background - perrhaps with a
> shell command... screnn something like that?
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