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Linux Signals and Job Control/Test whether PID exists

Check whether a process exists and whether you can signal it.

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Section: Signals Reference and Delivery

Test whether PID exists

bash
bash
kill -0 1234
Explanation

Check whether a process exists and whether you can signal it.

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