Definition : Daemon
I would like to know if someone can give me a definition of daemon (obviously in computing).

Or if you don't really know it, can you tell me where can i find it. I mean somewhere where a community has set this. (I have already checked wikipedia, but i am looking for more sources).

PS : I am looking for a global definition (not only in the UNIX system).

PS-2 : I am new and i don't really know if this kind of question is right here. (I've already read the faq and it seems to be ok)

PS-3 : I am not english, so i apologize for my english if there are some mistakes.

Thanks,
DUPONT Jean.
Definition : Daemon
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I would like to know if someone can give me a definition of daemon (obviously in computing).

Or if you don't really know it, can you tell me where can i find it. I mean somewhere where a community has set this. (I have already checked wikipedia, but i am looking for more sources).

PS : I am looking for a global definition (not only in the UNIX system).

PS-2 : I am new and i don't really know if this kind of question is right here. (I've already read the faq and it seems to be ok)

PS-3 : I am not english, so i apologize for my english if there are some mistakes.

Thanks,
DUPONT Jean.