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diff --git a/man/systemctl.xml b/man/systemctl.xml index 768f3add59..63598723bb 100644 --- a/man/systemctl.xml +++ b/man/systemctl.xml @@ -342,9 +342,18 @@ <listitem><para>Start the unit specified on the command line and its - dependencies and stop all others. Note - that this works only on units where - <option>AllowIsolate=</option> is + dependencies and stop all others.</para> + + <para>This is similar to changing the + runlevel in a traditional init system. The + <command>isolate</command> command will + immediately stop processes that are not + enabled in the new unit, possibly including + the graphical environment or terminal you + are currently using.</para> + + <para>Note that this works only on units + where <option>AllowIsolate=</option> is enabled. See <citerefentry><refentrytitle>systemd.unit</refentrytitle><manvolnum>5</manvolnum></citerefentry> for details.</para></listitem> |