Processes

Main Commands

Table : Main Commands

Command	Description	Example
ps aux	List all processes	ps aux
top	Display real-time process activity	top
htop	Enhanced, interactive process viewer	htop
kill	Terminate a process by its PID	kill 1234
kill -9	Force immediate termination of a process	kill -9 1234

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Practical Example

1. Run top to view activity.
2. Identify the PID of a process.
3. Use kill <PID> to terminate it.

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Best Practices

• Prefer a simple kill before using kill -9.
• Use htop for easier process management.
• Double-check the PID before killing a process.