TIL: The `>` Prompt Means the Shell Is Waiting
TIL: The > prompt isn’t an error — the shell is waiting for more input
TIL: The > prompt isn’t an error — the shell is waiting for more input
A deep dive into what makes a true daemon process on Unix-like systems. This article explains the proper steps to daemonize a process—forking, detaching, session creation—and debunks common misconceptions around using subshells or `source`.