Originates from mythology but in computing, it works silently in the background. After installation, the database daemon will start automatically.
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Not Interactive
In computing, 'daemon' refers to a program that doesn't need your input to run. The file-syncing daemon operates without requiring any actions from you.
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Behind The Scenes
Daemons usually handle tasks that you don't have to think about, but are crucial for system operations. Emails are delivered by a daemon that runs on the server.