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child.unref();

When using the `detached` option to start a long-running process, the process
will not stay running in the background unless it is provided with a `stdio`
configuration that is not connected to the parent. If the parent's `stdio` is
inherited, the child will remain attached to the controlling terminal.
will not stay running in the background after the parent exits unless it is
provided with a `stdio` configuration that is not connected to the parent.
If the parent's `stdio` is inherited, the child will remain attached to the
controlling terminal.

See also: `child_process.exec()` and `child_process.fork()`

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