You can find out what processes are running in the background on Linux by using the ps command or the top command.
pscommand:
The ps command allows you to see the processes that are currently running on the system. To see all processes, run the following command:
ps aux
This will display a list of processes along with information about each process, such as the user who owns the process, the process ID, and the command that was used to start the process.
topcommand:
The top command is a real-time system monitor that provides a detailed view of the system’s processes. To start the top command, simply run the following command:
top
This will display a list of processes sorted by the amount of CPU and memory that they are using. You can also use the top command to see the processes that are running in the background by using the -b option:
top -b
These commands will provide you with information about the processes that are running in the background on your Linux system. You can use this information to identify processes that are using a lot of resources, or to troubleshoot issues with your system.