The software Gshutdown

The software GShutdown

Have you ever been waking up by your computer during night because you fell asleep during your movie ? Are you tired to have to stand up at the end of your movie because otherwise your computer won't shutdown ?

If like me it’s the case you’ll love this tutorial ! :-).

In this article I’ll explain to you how to install and configure GShutdown.
What is GShutdown ?

GShutdown is an advanced shutdown utility which allows you to schedule the shutdown or the restart of your computer, or logout your actual session.

source: Official GShutdown website

How to install it ?

Click here.
Or if this is not working open a console and type:

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 sudo aptitude install gshutdown

How to configure it ?

Using the software like this won’t work ! It will only log out and not shutdown the computer.

What you have to do is go to the edit menu => favorite. Click on custom command => shutdown and type:

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 gnome-session-save –shutdown-dialog

Did you know ?

You can do everything with your console !

If you want the system to be log off and power off the pc lets say at 23.15h, use this command:

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 sudo shutdown 23:15 -P

Or in 6 hours (360 minutes) use this command:

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 sudo shutdown +360 -P

To cancel the shutdown:

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 sudo shutdown -c

If you do have any problem or question, feel free to ask !