Google Search: define: daemon

Google Search: define: daemon: "Definitions of daemon on the Web:

* A daemon is a program that runs, without human intervention, to accomplish a given task. For example, lpd is a daemon that controls the flow of print jobs to a printer.
www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-6.2-Manual/getting-started-guide/ch-glossary.html

* A program that runs in the background; that is, without user interaction.
www.oreilly.com/catalog/debian/chapter/book/glossary.html

* A program that runs unattended to perform continuous or periodic systemwide functions, such as network control.
www.sabc.co.za/manual/ibm/9agloss.htm"