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Top Forums UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers <DEFUNCT> Processes Post 1257 by cuppjr on Tuesday 20th of February 2001 11:59:58 AM
Old 02-20-2001
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When I ps -ef I see about 3 or 4 <DEFUNCT> things - what are these, and what causes them? Are they a concern? How can I fix them?

Thanks,
Michael


 

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