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Daemons
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Daemons (Computer) 
Special small programs that perform specific tasks. A daemon may run all the time "watching" a system or they may "wake up" when a task needs to be performed. For example the program that wakes up to deliver a mail message, or a file to be printed. When a mail message cannot be delivered you may receive a message from the mailer daemon.
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