start a new xterm and another program at the same time

From: ngoc (ngoc_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 12/01/04


Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2004 18:13:26 +0100

Hi
I want to start a new xterm and ls program at the same time.
%xterm -e ls
But the xterm window does not remain. How can I make it remain on the
screen?
Thanks
ngoc