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The command "top -i" is used to display and manage system processes in real-time on a Linux or Unix-based operating system.

The "top" command provides a dynamic, interactive view of the running processes on the system. When "top" is executed, it displays a table with columns for various process information, such as CPU usage, memory usage, process ID, user, and more.

The "-i" option in the command specifies that the processes should be displayed in an "idle-task" format. This means that only the processes that are idling or not utilizing CPU resources will be shown. In other words, processes that are not actively running or using the CPU will be hidden from the list.

By default, "top" shows all processes, including those that are actively using CPU resources. The "-i" option is useful when you want to focus on the idle processes, which can help identify the processes that are not using system resources efficiently.

So, when you execute the command "top -i," you will see an updated list of processes that are currently idle or not actively running, allowing you to monitor the idle tasks and their resource usage.