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Q: What is a PID in Linux?
A: PID stands for Process ID, a unique identifier assigned to each process running on a Unix-based system. This identifier allows users and programs to manage running processes, such as sending signals or checking the status of a process. Q: Why might I want to capture a PID of a background process launched via a pipeline?
A: Knowing a background process's PID can be crucial for monitoring its progress, managing resource allocation, or gracefully stopping the process without affecting other system operations.