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'''Services''' are programs that run in background, invisible to the user, and do some useful work such as maintaining Internet connections, checking for email, playing sounds, etc. Sometimes, services are called daemons. To see the list of services currently running on your tablet, you can use the following: | '''Services''' are programs that run in background, invisible to the user, and do some useful work such as maintaining Internet connections, checking for email, playing sounds, etc. Sometimes, services are called daemons. To see the list of services currently running on your tablet, you can use the following: | ||
| - | * | + | * ''ps'', ''top'', or ''htop'' command line utilities, invoked from ''XTerm''. |
* ''CPU Load'' desktop applet (found in [[Extras]]). | * ''CPU Load'' desktop applet (found in [[Extras]]). | ||
* ''Services'' configuration applet (found in [[Extras]]). | * ''Services'' configuration applet (found in [[Extras]]). | ||
| - | Just like any other program, a service can be killed with the | + | Just like any other program, a service can be killed with the ''kill'' command or the appropriate button in the ''CPU Load'' applet. To disable services, you can use the ''Services'' configuration applet. Be aware though that killing or disabling some services may seriously damage your system. Avoid it unless you are ''absolutely'' sure you know what you are doing. |
== Services table == | == Services table == | ||
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| obexsrv | | obexsrv | ||
| - | | OBEX server. | + | | OBEX server responsible for exchanging files with Bluetooth devices, such as smartphones or computers. |
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| osso-ipv6 | | osso-ipv6 | ||
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| python-launcher | | python-launcher | ||
| - | | | + | | Accelerates startup of Python applications, such as [[Canola]], by keeping some parts of Python in memory. |
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| rich-core | | rich-core | ||
| - | | ??? | + | | When an application crashes, this service is responsible for saving information of how it crashed, for later analysis by authors. This service can be installed from [[???]]. |
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| ssh | | ssh | ||
| - | | Secure shell server. | + | | Secure shell server, usually installed from [[Extras]]. It lets you connect to the tablet remotely. |
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| suplistenerd | | suplistenerd | ||
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| tablet-browser-daemon | | tablet-browser-daemon | ||
| - | | | + | | Loads and renders web pages that you view in web browser. Always running so that you can start browsing quickly. |
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| wide-dhcpv6-client | | wide-dhcpv6-client | ||
Revision as of 21:18, 19 November 2008
Services are programs that run in background, invisible to the user, and do some useful work such as maintaining Internet connections, checking for email, playing sounds, etc. Sometimes, services are called daemons. To see the list of services currently running on your tablet, you can use the following:
- ps, top, or htop command line utilities, invoked from XTerm.
- CPU Load desktop applet (found in Extras).
- Services configuration applet (found in Extras).
Just like any other program, a service can be killed with the kill command or the appropriate button in the CPU Load applet. To disable services, you can use the Services configuration applet. Be aware though that killing or disabling some services may seriously damage your system. Avoid it unless you are absolutely sure you know what you are doing.
Services table
| Service Name | Service Function |
|---|---|
| af-base-apps | Application framework. |
| af-services | Application framework. |
| af-startup | Application framework. |
| alarmd | Alarm dispatcher. |
| avahi-daemon | ??? |
| avahi-dnsconfd | ??? |
| bluez-utils | Bluetooth tools. |
| brightness-permission | ??? |
| btcond | Bluetooth connectivity. |
| carmand | Carman background process. |
| dbus | D-Bus message bus. |
| dnsmasq | DNS proxy and DHCP server. |
| dsp-init | DSP loader. |
| esd | Enlightenment sound daemon. |
| gpsdriver | GPS driver. |
| hal | ??? |
| hildon-application-manager | ??? |
| hildon-desktop | Hildon desktop. |
| hulda | Kernel events proxy. |
| icd2 | ??? |
| ke-recv | Kernel events proxy. |
| libgpsbt | GPS device pairing. |
| maemo-launcher | Application launcher. |
| mce | Machine control entity. |
| mediaplayer-daemon | Mediaplayer engine. |
| metalayer-crawler0 | Metalayer crawler. |
| multimediad | Multimedia daemon. |
| obexsrv | OBEX server responsible for exchanging files with Bluetooth devices, such as smartphones or computers. |
| osso-ipv6 | ??? |
| osso-systemui | System user interface. |
| osso-systemui-early | System user interface. |
| python-launcher | Accelerates startup of Python applications, such as Canola, by keeping some parts of Python in memory. |
| rich-core | When an application crashes, this service is responsible for saving information of how it crashed, for later analysis by authors. This service can be installed from ???. |
| ssh | Secure shell server, usually installed from Extras. It lets you connect to the tablet remotely. |
| suplistenerd | ??? |
| tablet-browser-daemon | Loads and renders web pages that you view in web browser. Always running so that you can start browsing quickly. |
| wide-dhcpv6-client | ??? |
| wlancond | WLAN connectivity. |
| x-server | X11 server. |