NAME

nice − run a command at low priority

SYNOPSIS

nice [ −increment ] command [ arguments ]

DESCRIPTION

The nice command executes command with a lower CPU scheduling priority.  If the increment argument (in the range 1-19) is given, it is used; if not, an increment of 10 is assumed. 

The super-user may run commands with priority higher than normal by using a negative increment, e.g., −−10. 

SEE ALSO

nohup(1). 
nice(2) in the INTER­ACTIVE SDS Guide and Programmer’s Reference Manual. 

DIAGNOSTICS

The nice command returns the exit status of the subject command. 

BUGS

An increment larger than 19 is equivalent to 19. 

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