The normal operation of the agent is to ''fork'' itself into the

The normal operation of the agent is to ''fork'' itself into the

background, detaching itself so that it will continue running even

background, detaching itself from the controlling terminal so that it will continue running even

when you log out, and freeing the command line for subsequent use.

when you log out, and freeing the command line for subsequent use.

This looks at first sight as if the agent has died, but using 'ps'

This looks at first sight as if the agent has died, but using 'ps'

agent), you can start it with the <CODE>'-f'</CODE> flag.  This suppresses the

agent), you can start it with the <CODE>'-f'</CODE> flag.  This suppresses the

fork, and the agent will run as a 'normal' command.  It's also often

fork, and the agent will run as a 'normal' command.  It's also often