+A **daemon** is a [computer program](/wiki/computer_program) that runs as a background process, often without direct interactive control. These silent sentinels perform routine tasks, waiting for specific events or intervals, much like a [service](/wiki/service) in other operating systems.
+## See also
+- [Process](/wiki/process)
+- [Operating System](/wiki/operating_system)
+- [Background Process](/wiki/background_process)
... 1 more lines