how to run command from terminal while keeping terminal free?

Question

Whenever I want to run a program (usually GUI) from terminal, but I want to keep it free for further use, I run the program like this:

./Programs/androidstudio 2>/dev/null >/dev/null &

This just works. I was wondering if this is the right way to do it, or if there's a shortcut way.

P.S: I don't need to keep the program running when I close the terminal. I use guake and I always keep it open.

why are you doing 2>/dev/null >/dev/null two times , may I know please. ? — Raja G, Jul 25 '16 at 05:37
Well actually if you do something like 2>&1 would be fine , it can take care of both. — Raja G, Jul 25 '16 at 05:44
But this is something you really should read http://superuser.com/questions/178587/how-do-i-detach-a-process-from-terminal-entirely — Raja G, Jul 25 '16 at 05:49

FixXxeR · Accepted Answer · 2016-07-25T05:50:34.643

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For detached start try

 nohup <program> &!

edited Jul 25 '16 at 05:50

answered Jul 25 '16 at 05:40

FixXxeR

Yeah, just found out about nohup. It's interesting. – Mousa Jul 25 '16 at 05:58

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