How to Check How Long a Process Has Been Running in Linux

How to Check How Long a Process Has Been Running in Linux

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Mar 8, 2024

Linux, with its powerful command-line interface, provides users with a myriad of tools to monitor and manage processes efficiently. In this guide, we’ll explore simple commands that new Linux users can use to check the duration of a running process.

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