system:processes:list
Lists all processes running on the system in a detailed format.
$ ps -aux
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The command "ps -aux" is used in Unix-like operating systems (such as Linux) to display a snapshot of the current running processes. Here's what each part of the command means:
- "ps" stands for "process status" and is used to list the currently running processes.
- "-a" option lists the processes of all users on the system, rather than just those associated with the current user.
- "-u" option shows additional details about each process, including the user who started it and resource utilization.
- "-x" option includes processes that do not have a controlling terminal, such as background daemons.
By combining these options, the command "ps -aux" provides a detailed overview of all processes on the system, regardless of the user who initiated them, including information like process ID (PID), CPU and memory usage, execution time, and the command used to start the process.
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