How to know how many tasks are running in linux

amritpalpathak · 02-26-2010, 07:29 AM

As in window we normally use task manager (ctrl+alt+del) to see how many tasks are currently runing in the window ..similarly please give me alternative of this linux . that is how to know how many sottwares are running in linux
is there any terminal commands for this or shorcuts keys as window ................... plz give me the solution

repo · 02-26-2010, 07:36 AM

You can use

Code:

ps -ax
top
...

Simon Bridge · 02-26-2010, 07:38 AM

Two main commands are at your disposal for this:

top and ps

read the man pages.
most distros usually have a system monitor from their main menus which will tell you which programs are running.

Outside the windows world, "tasks" are called "processes".

resetreset · 02-27-2010, 01:18 PM

i just wanted to say "welcome to linux", good to see you're solving all your doubts by using this site

i just wish you hadn't used the word "normally" for windoze. linux is normal too!

at least it will soon be for you!