Daemon
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守护进程
Daemon · N/A · 守护进程 · DEE-mun · background service · system service · Operating Systems · services · linux · backgroundOperating Systemsbackground service system service/DEE-mun/
Also known as: background service, system service
Last updated August 8, 2026
Definition
A daemon is a long-running background process that provides system services — web serving, scheduling, logging — usually without a direct user interface.
Real-World Example
A print spooler daemon waits in the background and sends jobs to the printer when you click Print.
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