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Logging out

It is very important that you log out when you have finished using the computer. For one thing, anybody could come along and destroy all your files in ten keystrokes. More likely, you will cause the next user a good deal of trouble as they try to figure out if you are really still using the computer, and if not, whether they can log you out without losing your work.

All you have to do to log out is type

logout

I suggest you do this now, even if you are eager to explore further. This will give you a chance to practice logging in again, and you can try using your new password.

If you are working on a Macintosh, close the session window.