Linux Tip: How to terminate processes

This video tutorial explains how to terminate processes on Linux systems using different commands: kill, pkill, and killall. It demonstrates the use of the kill command with process IDs, highlights the convenience of pkill for terminating processes by name, and compares pkill with killall, noting that pkill allows partial name matching while killall is more precise. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of choosing the right command based on the situation.

Describe a scenario where using 'killall' would be more appropriate than 'pkill'.

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What should you consider when choosing between 'pkill' and 'killall'?

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