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Understanding Linux Process States by sumit_jain259580 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Processes are running programs that exist independently and have protected memory. Threads share the same memory space as the parent process. Linux represents processes and threads the same, with threads created using clone() sharing parent data and fork() creating new process contexts. The process structure (task_struct) describes characteristics like state, memory, relationships, credentials. It is scheduled based on scheduling class (time-sharing, real-time FIFO or round robin), priority, and other facto

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