How to turn off an application in iOS 4.0

When running an application, hittin the Home button once wont close the app - the appwill continue to run in the background. The only way (that I know of) how to actually turn off an app is to hit the Home buton twice (enter the multitasking screen), hold the icon and then touch the x sign.
Is there an easier way how to turn an application off ?

An app will only run in the background if it is designed to run. Most are not. If it is a music app, pause the music before using the home button; if it is a navigation app, cancel the navigation before using the home button; etc.
This is a good article that explains what your apps are doing: http://whenwillapple.com/blog/2010/04/19/iphone-os-4-multitasking-explained-agai n/

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