System Monitor (2.22.3): Processes: Status (explanations)
 

I've got used to hearing a resounding calm down-type reaction from posts like this, so I'm assuming I'll get more of the same... :newbie:

Having seen many app's appear in the Processes tab and only noticing them as either Running or Sleeping; I was a little alarmed to find one ("manpath") with Zombie status earlier today...

It's not applicable to use any memory or CPU time, but has an ID of 4781... :scratch:

Any takers?

I'm not going to tell you to calm down. I am going to tell you to read:

If you are serious about learning and using Linux/BSD/Unix (or any other system, for that matter) in any capacity other than hapless user, then you'll have to read. The above resources are a few which I've used, but there are many others available, including some damn fine actual books. Good luck.