Process Identifier. When any process is forked (started) it will have unique number associated with it. It will also have a PPID (Parent Process Identifier) ie. what was the process that forked the child.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Process_identifier Regards, -- --[ UxBoD ]-- // PGP Key: "curl -s http://www.splatnix.net/uxbod.asc | gpg --import" // Fingerprint: F57A 0CBD DD19 79E9 1FCC A612 CB36 D89D 2C5A 3A84 // Keyserver: www.keyserver.net Key-ID: 0x2C5A3A84 // Phone: +44 845 869 2749 SIP Phone: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- "Agnello George" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > while starting spamd i was recomended to use the -r switch which Write > the process id to pidfile > > Now!! what is a pidfile ... cant find much on google > > can any one help me with this basic stuff !! > > thanks !! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.
