Thanks JD. The "" just signified I tried this (which didn't work): feh -x -g 400x400 image.jpg; kwrite textfile.txt & But then tried this (which did work): feh -x -g 400x400 image.jpg & kwrite textfile.txt Perfect. Just what I needed. -------- JD wrote: > Not sure what signifies but add a '&' to the line to fork > it into the background. > feh -x -g 400x400 image.jpg; kwrite textfile.txt *&* --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss