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vncserver: Kill an instance of VNC Server running on a specific display.
$ vncserver --kill :${display_number}
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This command is used to terminate or kill a specific VNC (Virtual Network Computing) server session.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • vncserver: This is the command-line utility used to start or manage VNC server sessions.
  • --kill: This argument specifies that the command is being used to terminate a VNC server session.
  • :${display_number}: The display number represents the specific VNC server session that you want to kill. In this command, ${display_number} is a variable that should be replaced with the desired display number. The display number is a unique identifier assigned to each VNC server session. For example, if the display number is 1, then :${display_number} would be :1.

By executing this command with the appropriate display number, you can terminate the corresponding VNC server session and free up system resources.

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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