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telnet: Exit a telnet session.
$ quit
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The "quit" command is used to exit or terminate a program or process. When you enter this command, it instructs the program to stop running and to close all associated resources and connections.

It is commonly used in command-line interfaces or terminal windows to exit or close the current session. For example, if you are using a command-line shell or terminal and you type "quit" or "exit" and press enter, it will close the shell or terminate the terminal session.

In certain programs or applications, pressing a combination of keys such as Ctrl + C (on Windows) or Command + Q (on Mac) can also invoke the equivalent of the "quit" command to close or exit the program.

Overall, the specific behavior of the "quit" command can vary depending on the program or system you are using, but its purpose remains consistent, which is to terminate the program or process.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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