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# exec
> Replace the current process with another process.
> More information: <https://linuxcommand.org/lc3_man_pages/exech.html>.
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- Replace with the specified command using the current environment variables:
`exec {{command -with -flags}}`
- Replace with the specified command, clearing environment variables:
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`exec -c {{command -with -flags}}`
- Replace with the specified command and login using the default shell:
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`exec -l {{command -with -flags}}`
- Replace with the specified command and change the process name:
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`exec -a {{process_name}} {{command -with -flags}}`