function call
2025-04-11
A function call is an instruction in a program that transfers exection to a defined function. Function calls typically accept parameters and return a ... Read More
kernel thread
2025-04-11
A kernel thread is a thread of execution that runs entirely in kernel space. Kernel threads tend to perform low-level tasks like handling interrupts, ... Read More
library call
2025-04-11
A library call is a function call made by a program to a routine provided by a software library. Read More
Morris worm
2025-04-11
The Morris worm is one of the oldest examples of computer worms, authored by Robert Morris https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_worm ... Read More
orphan process
2025-04-11
An orphaned process is a process in an operating system in which its parent process has terminated, but the child process is still running. Read More
pager
2025-04-11
A pager is a program that displays text output one screenful at a time, allowing the user to scroll through content. Common examples include less and ... Read More
PAGER envifonment variable
2025-04-11
The PAGER environment variable specifies the user’s preferred program used for text output (pager). This is commonly set to tools like less or ... Read More
process lineage
2025-04-11
Process lineage refers to the hierarchial relationship between processes, showing which process spawned others. Read More
procps
2025-04-11
procps is a set of command line tools used to browse procfs https://gitlab.com/procps-ng/procps Read More
runlevel
2025-04-11
A runlevel is a predefined operating state in traditional SysV-style init systems that determines which services and processes are started or stopped ... Read More