technology/linux/general/index.md
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- [man_pages](man_pages)
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- [mpd](mpd)
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- [mpv](mpv)
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+- [processes](processes)
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- [python](python)
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- [rtv](rtv)
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- [ssh](ssh)
technology/linux/general/processes.md
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+# processes
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+## zombies
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+check the number of [zombie processes][]
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+```
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+```
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+[zombie processes]: https://www.howtogeek.com/119815/htg-explains-what-is-a-zombie-process-on-linux/