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Old December 3rd, 2003, 02:17 PM
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It seems like it should be such an easy task, too, one that closed all programs properly, too..
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Old December 3rd, 2003, 04:48 PM
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Ok, remove the -9 and a properly written program should shutdown gracefully, emphasis on the properly. You could run it without the -9, let any apps that shut down nicely shutdown, then run it again with -9 to kill any stubborn ones

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