What Is Process Management and How Is It Done in Linux?
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How process is managed in Linux platform?

The operating system tracks processes through a five-digit ID number known as the pid or the process ID. … Each process in the system has a unique pid. Pids eventually repeat because all the possible numbers are used up and the next pid rolls or starts over.

What is the purpose of process management in Linux operating system?

Process management is a case in point. Linux creates a process whenever a program is launched, either by you or by Linux. This process is a container of information about how that program is running and what’s happening.

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