unix - Are desktop programs daemons? -
i beginner programming, sorry if question sounds stupid...
i reading book on unix. wondering whether programs run on desktop, such itunes or skype, regarded deamons. confused because if type ps in terminal, see bash kernel, unless utilize option -e. seems suggest itunes , skype other daemons running in background.
however, conceptually daemon should not use input user, think itunes , skype need input user...
what getting wrong? please help, thank you!!
programs itunes , skype not daemons, precisely because interact user , can display screen. however, not tied terminal session either.
they independent processes; run in background until bring them foreground. may have daemons of own (itunes has helper program daemon). main ui skype or itunes not daemon.
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