halt(8)
NAME
halt − stop the processor
SYNTAX
/etc/halt [ −n ] [ −q ] [ −y ]
DESCRIPTION
The halt command writes information to the disks and then returns the processor to the monitor. The machine does not reboot.
OPTIONS
-nPrevents the sync before stopping.
-qCauses a quick halt, no graceful shutdown is attempted.
-yAllows you to halt the system from a dialup.
SEE ALSO
Maintenance