I've been forcing my Windows to shut down whenever I need to, and it usually boots up fine afterward. I'm curious if I can make a similar habit on Linux Mint. I've asked around and I've been told it's generally not recommended. What do you all think? Can I force shutdown Linux Mint without running into problems?
5 Answers
You technically can do it with commands like 'halt -p' or 'shutdown -h now', but it's risky if the system isn't idle. Expect potential issues if you often go this route.
Just like with Windows, forcing a shutdown on Linux Mint is pretty risky. You might get away with it sometimes, but it can lead to file corruption or other issues down the road. It's really not worth the gamble if you can avoid it.
Force shutting down can save you a few seconds, but if you corrupt files, you'll regret it later. Just stick with the proper shutdown routines!
Yeah, it's not a great idea. You could end up with problems, especially if you're in the middle of an update or something critical. It's better to shut down properly when you can.
Sure, you can force it, but remember: just because you can doesn't mean you should. Linux is pretty resilient, but hard shutdowns can create trouble if you're not careful.
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