daemon processes
[ˈdiːmən ˈprɑːsɛsɪz]
nounpl: daemon processes
processos daemon
1. Background computer programs that run continuously without direct user interaction, performing system tasks or services
The web server runs as a daemon process listening for incoming connections on port 80.
O servidor web executa como um processo daemon aguardando conexões de entrada na porta 80.
2. System processes that operate independently and are typically initiated at startup to provide essential services
Several daemon processes manage network services, logging, and system maintenance on Unix-like operating systems.
Vários processos daemon gerenciam serviços de rede, registro e manutenção do sistema em sistemas operacionais tipo Unix.
The term 'daemon' originates from Greek mythology and was adopted by computing pioneers to describe autonomous background processes. In Brazilian tech culture, the English term 'daemon processes' is widely used in technical documentation and among software developers, though Portuguese translations like 'processos daemon' or 'serviços em segundo plano' are also encountered in educational materials.
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