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Daemon

usgb/ˈdiːmən/Volume
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Tech Origin

Originates from mythology but in computing, it works silently in the background.

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After installation, the database daemon will start automatically.
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Not Interactive

In computing, 'daemon' refers to a program that doesn't need your input to run.

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The file-syncing daemon operates without requiring any actions from you.
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Behind The Scenes

Daemons usually handle tasks that you don't have to think about, but are crucial for system operations.

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Emails are delivered by a daemon that runs on the server.
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