freeing unneeded resources [things running in the backround]

centr0 · 02-26-2003, 02:24 AM

is there a way to free resources i dont use to speed up linux? if so, what is the process?

j-ray · 02-26-2003, 03:56 AM

first and best dont start programs and processes u dont need
u can
'ps -e'
list all running processes and kill any of them
kill -s term procnumber
or kill -s kill procnumber
cheers, jens

centr0 · 02-26-2003, 04:03 AM

when RHL8 starts up there are services that are running right?

Genesee · 02-26-2003, 01:09 PM

yes, like j-ray said. depends on what you installed, of course

use the command 'ps' to see a list of running processes

use the command 'man ps' to learn more about the 'ps' command