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firefox -private &

This command open private browsing . but the same command

firefox -private&

without space between ampersand and the -private option will only open normal browsing window.what is the difference between this two commands

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  • Both commands do open private browsing. Commented Jun 27, 2016 at 11:36
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    Both will do the same thing. The shell will interpret & beforehand. Commented Jun 27, 2016 at 11:36
  • Both work for me. Are you sure the second command doesn't work for you? Commented Jun 27, 2016 at 11:36
  • Nuwan, heemayl, edwinksl. the first command only shows the private browsing icon, the second command open normal browsing windows. its not showing private browsing icon Commented Jun 27, 2016 at 11:42
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    I'm voting to close this question because it's also been posted on Unix & Linux. Please do not post the same question on multiple sites. Commented Jun 27, 2016 at 22:00

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