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WATCHDOGD(8)						    BSD System Manager's Manual 					      WATCHDOGD(8)

NAME
     watchdogd -- watchdog daemon

DESCRIPTION
     watchdogd is part of the watchdog infrastructure, it ensures that both the kernel and user spaces are making progress.
     If the kernel or user space is stuck, a reboot will be triggered by the watchdog infrastructure.
     This command is not intended to be invoked directly.

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