An Introduction to: Geographic Resources Analysis Support System Geographic Information System

James Madison University
Integrated Science and Technology
Environment Sector
Author: Cate Wardell
Advisor: Dr. Steve Frysinger
Last updated: 26-Apr-2001



Before exiting GRASS you must close your active monitor. To close the active monitor (x0 is used for this example).

  • Type d.mon stop=x0
    • stop=x#: the name of the monitor to open

Your active monitor will disappear.


Once your monitor is closed you can exit the GRASS program. To exit GRASS:

  • Type exit

An exit message will be printed to the command line interface that is similar to Figure 6.1 below.

Figure 6.1: GRASS exit message


Your prompt will return to the standard Linux prompt. Before logging off the computer you must close your command line interface terminal. To close the terminal:

  • Type exit


Before leaving the lab you must log-off and turn-off the computer.

  • Remove the Linux boot disk from the 3.5" drive.
  • Click on the programs menu button on the task bar.
  • Click on "Logout".
  • Select "Logout", "Halt" or "Reboot"
  • Click on "Yes".

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