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+# Installing procps
+
+## Dependencies
+
+### macOS (Homebrew)
+- **Required:** None
+- **Optional:** None
+- **Auto-installed:** None
+- **Note:** procps is a Linux-specific package that relies on the `/proc` filesystem which does not exist on macOS. macOS provides equivalent functionality through built-in commands (`ps`, `top`, `vm_stat`) and Activity Monitor. See the macOS section below for details on native alternatives.
+
+### Ubuntu (APT/Snap)
+- **Required:** None (APT is built into Ubuntu/Debian)
+- **Optional:** None
+- **Auto-installed:** `libncursesw6`, `libproc2-0` (or `libprocps8` on older versions), `libtinfo6` (installed automatically by APT as procps dependencies)
+
+### Raspberry Pi OS (APT/Snap)
+- **Required:** None (APT is built into Raspberry Pi OS)
+- **Optional:** None
+- **Auto-installed:** `libncursesw6`, `libproc2-0` (or `libprocps8` on older versions), `libtinfo6` (installed automatically by APT as procps dependencies)
+
+### Amazon Linux (DNF/YUM)
+- **Required:** None (DNF/YUM is built into Amazon Linux)
+- **Optional:** None
+- **Auto-installed:** `ncurses-libs` (installed automatically by DNF/YUM as procps-ng dependencies)
+- **Note:** On RHEL-based systems (including Amazon Linux), the package is named `procps-ng` rather than `procps`
+
+### Windows (Chocolatey/winget)
+- **Required:** None
+- **Optional:** None
+- **Auto-installed:** None
+- **Note:** procps is a Linux-specific package. Windows provides equivalent functionality through built-in PowerShell cmdlets (`Get-Process`, `Get-Counter`) and Task Manager. For command-line alternatives, see the Windows section below which covers Sysinternals PsTools.
+
+### Git Bash (Manual/Portable)
+- **Required:** None
+- **Optional:** None
+- **Auto-installed:** None
+- **Note:** procps is a Linux-specific package. Git Bash on Windows does not support procps. Use Windows native tools or WSL for Linux-compatible process utilities.
+
+## Overview
+
+procps (or procps-ng, the "next generation" fork) is a collection of command-line utilities for monitoring system processes and resources on Linux systems. These utilities read information from the `/proc` pseudo-filesystem, which the Linux kernel dynamically generates to expose process and system information.
+
+The procps package is essential for system administration and includes these core utilities:
+
+| Utility | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `ps` | Display a snapshot of current processes |
+| `top` | Interactive real-time process viewer |
+| `free` | Display memory usage (total, used, free, shared, buffers, cache) |
+| `vmstat` | Report virtual memory statistics |
+| `pgrep` | Find processes by name or attributes |
+| `pkill` | Send signals to processes by name or attributes |
+| `pmap` | Display memory map of a process |
+| `pwdx` | Print working directory of a process |
+| `slabtop` | Display kernel slab cache information in real time |
+| `sysctl` | Read and modify kernel parameters at runtime |
+| `tload` | Graphical representation of system load average |
+| `uptime` | Show how long the system has been running |
+| `w` | Show who is logged in and what they are doing |
+| `watch` | Execute a command periodically and display output |
+| `pidof` | Find the process ID of a running program |
+| `kill` | Send signals to processes by PID |
+| `skill` | Send signals to processes by name (obsolete, use `pkill`) |
+| `snice` | Adjust process priority by name (obsolete, use `pkill`) |
+
+**Important**: procps is Linux-specific and requires the `/proc` filesystem. It is not available on macOS or Windows. These platforms have their own native process monitoring tools, documented in their respective sections below.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before installing procps on Linux platforms, ensure:
+
+1. **Internet connectivity** - Required to download packages from repositories
+2. **Administrative privileges** - Required for system-wide installation via `sudo`
+3. **Linux operating system** - procps only works on Linux; it will not function on macOS, Windows, or BSD systems
+
+**Note**: procps is typically pre-installed on most Linux distributions as it contains essential system utilities. The installation steps below ensure procps is installed or update it to the latest version.
+
+## Platform-Specific Installation
+
+### macOS (Homebrew)
+
+#### Platform Compatibility Notice
+
+procps is **not available on macOS**. The procps utilities are designed specifically for Linux and rely on the `/proc` filesystem, which does not exist on macOS. macOS uses a different kernel architecture (XNU/Darwin) that exposes process information through different mechanisms.
+
+#### Native Alternatives
+
+macOS provides equivalent functionality through built-in commands. No installation is required:
+
+| procps Utility | macOS Equivalent | Description |
+|----------------|------------------|-------------|
+| `ps` | `ps` | Process status (BSD variant, slightly different options) |
+| `top` | `top` | Interactive process viewer (press `q` to quit) |
+| `free` | `vm_stat` | Virtual memory statistics (different output format) |
+| `vmstat` | `vm_stat` | Virtual memory statistics |
+| `pgrep` | `pgrep` | Find processes by name |
+| `pkill` | `pkill` | Kill processes by name |
+| `uptime` | `uptime` | System uptime |
+| `w` | `w` | Who is logged in |
+| `watch` | Install via `brew install --quiet watch` | Periodic command execution |
+| `kill` | `kill` | Send signals to processes |
+
+#### Installation Steps (watch utility only)
+
+The only procps utility not natively available on macOS is `watch`. Install it via Homebrew:
+
+```bash
+brew install --quiet watch
+```
+
+The `--quiet` flag suppresses non-essential output for automation compatibility.
+
+#### Verification
+
+Verify native macOS utilities are available:
+
+```bash
+ps --version 2>&1 | head -1 || ps aux | head -1
+```
+
+Check the `watch` utility if installed:
+
+```bash
+watch --version
+```
+
+Expected output (version numbers may vary):
+
+```
+watch from procps-ng 4.0.4
+```
+
+#### Alternative: Activity Monitor
+
+For graphical process monitoring, use Activity Monitor:
+
+```bash
+open -a "Activity Monitor"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Ubuntu/Debian (APT)
+
+#### Prerequisites
+
+- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or later, or Debian 10 (Buster) or later
+- sudo privileges
+- Internet connectivity
+
+procps is typically pre-installed on Ubuntu and Debian systems. The steps below ensure it is installed or update it to the latest version.
+
+#### Installation Steps
+
+Run the following command to install procps:
+
+```bash
+sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y && sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y procps
+```
+
+The `DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive` environment variable and `-y` flag ensure fully automated installation without prompts.
+
+#### Verification
+
+Confirm the installation succeeded by checking multiple utilities:
+
+```bash
+ps --version
+```
+
+Expected output (version numbers may vary):
+
+```
+ps from procps-ng 4.0.4
+```
+
+Verify other key utilities:
+
+```bash
+free --version
+```
+
+Expected output:
+
+```
+free from procps-ng 4.0.4
+```
+
+Test the utilities work correctly:
+
+```bash
+# Show process list
+ps aux | head -5
+
+# Show memory usage
+free -h
+
+# Show system uptime
+uptime
+```
+
+#### Troubleshooting
+
+**Problem**: `E: Unable to locate package procps`
+
+**Solution**: Update the package list first:
+
+```bash
+sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y
+```
+
+**Problem**: `ps: command not found` after installation
+
+**Solution**: The PATH may not include `/usr/bin`. Verify the installation location:
+
+```bash
+which ps
+dpkg -L procps | grep bin
+```
+
+**Problem**: Old version of procps
+
+**Solution**: Ubuntu and Debian repositories maintain stable versions. The installed version depends on your distribution release. To check your version:
+
+```bash
+apt-cache policy procps
+```
+
+---
+
+### Raspberry Pi OS (APT)
+
+#### Prerequisites
+
+- Raspberry Pi OS (32-bit or 64-bit) - Bookworm or Bullseye
+- Raspberry Pi 2 or later
+- sudo privileges
+- Internet connectivity
+
+Raspberry Pi OS is based on Debian, so procps installation follows the same process as Ubuntu/Debian. procps is typically pre-installed on Raspberry Pi OS.
+
+#### Installation Steps
+
+Run the following command to install procps:
+
+```bash
+sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y && sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y procps
+```
+
+The `DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive` environment variable and `-y` flag ensure fully automated installation without prompts.
+
+#### Verification
+
+Confirm the installation succeeded:
+
+```bash
+ps --version
+```
+
+Expected output for ARM (version numbers may vary):
+
+```
+ps from procps-ng 4.0.4
+```
+
+Verify your architecture:
+
+```bash
+uname -m
+```
+
+Expected output: `aarch64` (64-bit) or `armv7l` (32-bit).
+
+Test key utilities work correctly:
+
+```bash
+# Show memory usage (useful for monitoring Pi resources)
+free -h
+
+# Show top processes by CPU
+top -bn1 | head -15
+
+# Show system load
+uptime
+```
+
+#### Troubleshooting
+
+**Problem**: `top` shows incorrect CPU count on multi-core Pi
+
+**Solution**: This is expected behavior. Verify CPU count with:
+
+```bash
+nproc
+```
+
+**Problem**: `free` shows very little available memory
+
+**Solution**: On Raspberry Pi with limited RAM, this is normal. The kernel uses available memory for caching. Check the "available" column for actual usable memory:
+
+```bash
+free -h
+```
+
+**Problem**: Installation fails with disk space errors
+
+**Solution**: Check available disk space and clean up if needed:
+
+```bash
+df -h
+sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get autoremove -y
+sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get clean
+```
+
+---
+
+### Amazon Linux (DNF/YUM)
+
+#### Prerequisites
+
+- Amazon Linux 2023 (AL2023) or Amazon Linux 2 (AL2)
+- sudo privileges
+- Internet connectivity
+
+**Important**: On RHEL-based systems including Amazon Linux, the package is named `procps-ng` (next generation) rather than `procps`. Amazon Linux 2023 uses `dnf` as the package manager, while Amazon Linux 2 uses `yum`. AWS creates a symlink so `yum` commands also work on AL2023.
+
+procps-ng is typically pre-installed on Amazon Linux.
+
+#### Installation Steps
+
+**For Amazon Linux 2023:**
+
+Run the following command to install procps-ng:
+
+```bash
+sudo dnf install -y procps-ng
+```
+
+**For Amazon Linux 2:**
+
+Run the following command to install procps-ng:
+
+```bash
+sudo yum install -y procps-ng
+```
+
+The `-y` flag automatically confirms installation prompts, enabling non-interactive execution.
+
+#### Verification
+
+Confirm the installation succeeded:
+
+```bash
+ps --version
+```
+
+Expected output (version numbers may vary):
+
+```
+ps from procps-ng 3.3.17
+```
+
+Verify other utilities:
+
+```bash
+free --version
+vmstat --version
+```
+
+Check which package provides the utilities:
+
+```bash
+rpm -qf /usr/bin/ps
+```
+
+Expected output: `procps-ng-<version>`
+
+Test the utilities work correctly:
+
+```bash
+# Show memory in human-readable format
+free -h
+
+# Show virtual memory statistics
+vmstat 1 3
+
+# Show system uptime and load average
+uptime
+```
+
+#### Troubleshooting
+
+**Problem**: `No match for argument: procps`
+
+**Solution**: On Amazon Linux, the package is named `procps-ng`, not `procps`:
+
+```bash
+sudo dnf install -y procps-ng
+```
+
+**Problem**: `dnf: command not found` on Amazon Linux 2
+
+**Solution**: Use `yum` instead of `dnf` on Amazon Linux 2:
+
+```bash
+sudo yum install -y procps-ng
+```
+
+**Problem**: Utilities are available but `--version` flag not recognized
+
+**Solution**: Some older versions may not support `--version`. Test functionality directly:
+
+```bash
+ps aux | head -5
+free -m
+```
+
+---
+
+### Windows (Chocolatey/winget)
+
+#### Platform Compatibility Notice
+
+procps is **not available on Windows**. The procps utilities are designed specifically for Linux and require the `/proc` filesystem, which does not exist on Windows. Windows uses a completely different process and memory management architecture.
+
+#### Native Alternatives
+
+Windows provides equivalent functionality through built-in tools and Microsoft Sysinternals utilities:
+
+| procps Utility | Windows Equivalent | Description |
+|----------------|-------------------|-------------|
+| `ps` | `Get-Process` (PowerShell) or `tasklist` (CMD) | List running processes |
+| `top` | Task Manager or `Get-Process \| Sort-Object CPU -Descending` | Interactive process viewer |
+| `free` | `systeminfo` or `Get-CimInstance Win32_OperatingSystem` | Memory information |
+| `vmstat` | `typeperf` or Performance Monitor | System statistics |
+| `pgrep` | `Get-Process -Name <name>` | Find processes by name |
+| `pkill` | `Stop-Process -Name <name>` | Kill processes by name |
+| `uptime` | `systeminfo \| findstr "Boot Time"` or `(Get-CimInstance Win32_OperatingSystem).LastBootUpTime` | System uptime |
+| `kill` | `taskkill /PID <pid>` or `Stop-Process -Id <pid>` | Kill process by PID |
+
+#### Installation Steps (Sysinternals PsTools)
+
+For command-line utilities similar to procps, install Microsoft Sysinternals PsTools:
+
+```powershell
+choco install pstools -y
+```
+
+The `-y` flag automatically confirms all prompts for non-interactive installation.
+
+PsTools includes:
+
+| Utility | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `PsList` | List detailed process information (similar to `ps`) |
+| `PsKill` | Kill processes by name or PID |
+| `PsInfo` | List system information |
+| `PsService` | View and control services |
+| `PsExec` | Execute processes remotely |
+
+#### Verification
+
+Verify PsTools installation:
+
+```powershell
+pslist -?
+```
+
+Test native Windows process commands in PowerShell:
+
+```powershell
+# List all processes (similar to ps aux)
+Get-Process | Select-Object -First 10
+
+# Show memory information (similar to free)
+Get-CimInstance Win32_OperatingSystem | Select-Object TotalVisibleMemorySize, FreePhysicalMemory
+
+# Show system uptime
+(Get-Date) - (Get-CimInstance Win32_OperatingSystem).LastBootUpTime
+```
+
+Test native Windows process commands in Command Prompt:
+
+```cmd
+:: List all processes
+tasklist
+
+:: Show system information including memory
+systeminfo | findstr /C:"Total Physical Memory" /C:"Available Physical Memory"
+```
+
+#### Troubleshooting
+
+**Problem**: `choco` command not found
+
+**Solution**: Install Chocolatey first. Run in an Administrator PowerShell:
+
+```powershell
+Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))
+```
+
+**Problem**: PsTools commands not found after installation
+
+**Solution**: Open a new Command Prompt or PowerShell window for PATH updates to take effect.
+
+**Problem**: Need full Linux procps compatibility
+
+**Solution**: Use WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) to run actual procps utilities. See the WSL section below.
+
+---
+
+### WSL (Ubuntu)
+
+#### Prerequisites
+
+- Windows 10 version 2004 or higher, or Windows 11
+- Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) with Ubuntu installed
+- WSL 2 recommended for best performance
+- sudo privileges within WSL
+
+WSL provides a full Linux environment where procps works exactly as it does on native Linux, including access to the `/proc` filesystem.
+
+#### Installation Steps
+
+Open your WSL Ubuntu terminal and run:
+
+```bash
+sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y && sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y procps
+```
+
+The `DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive` environment variable and `-y` flag ensure fully automated installation without prompts.
+
+#### Verification
+
+Confirm the installation succeeded:
+
+```bash
+ps --version
+```
+
+Expected output (version numbers may vary):
+
+```
+ps from procps-ng 4.0.4
+```
+
+Verify the `/proc` filesystem is available (it should be in WSL 2):
+
+```bash
+ls /proc | head -10
+```
+
+Test key utilities:
+
+```bash
+# Show memory usage
+free -h
+
+# Show process list
+ps aux | head -5
+
+# Show virtual memory statistics
+vmstat 1 3
+
+# Show system uptime
+uptime
+```
+
+#### Troubleshooting
+
+**Problem**: `E: Unable to locate package procps`
+
+**Solution**: Update the package list first:
+
+```bash
+sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y
+```
+
+**Problem**: WSL itself is not installed
+
+**Solution**: Install WSL from an Administrator PowerShell on Windows:
+
+```powershell
+wsl --install
+```
+
+Restart your computer after installation.
+
+**Problem**: `/proc` filesystem shows limited information
+
+**Solution**: WSL 2 provides better `/proc` compatibility than WSL 1. Check your WSL version:
+
+```bash
+# From WSL
+cat /proc/version
+```
+
+Upgrade to WSL 2 if needed (from Windows PowerShell):
+
+```powershell
+wsl --set-version Ubuntu 2
+```
+
+**Problem**: `top` shows incorrect CPU/memory for Windows host
+
+**Solution**: In WSL, procps utilities show information about the WSL virtual machine, not the Windows host. This is expected behavior. For Windows host information, use native Windows tools.
+
+---
+
+### Git Bash (Manual/Portable)
+
+#### Platform Compatibility Notice
+
+procps is **not available for Git Bash**. Git Bash provides a minimal Unix-like environment on Windows but does not include a `/proc` filesystem or Linux process management capabilities. procps utilities cannot function without `/proc`.
+
+#### Native Alternatives
+
+Git Bash can access Windows native commands. Use these alternatives:
+
+| procps Utility | Git Bash Workaround | Notes |
+|----------------|---------------------|-------|
+| `ps` | `ps` (limited) or `tasklist.exe` | Git Bash includes a basic `ps` that shows bash processes |
+| `top` | `tasklist.exe /V` | No interactive equivalent; use Task Manager |
+| `free` | `systeminfo.exe \| grep Memory` | Different output format |
+| `kill` | `kill` or `taskkill.exe` | Git Bash `kill` works for bash processes |
+| `uptime` | No equivalent | Use `systeminfo.exe \| grep "Boot Time"` |
+
+#### Installation Steps
+
+No installation is possible. For full procps functionality on Windows, use one of these alternatives:
+
+**Option 1: Use WSL (Recommended)**
+
+WSL provides full Linux compatibility including procps. See the WSL section above.
+
+**Option 2: Use Windows native tools**
+
+Access Windows commands directly from Git Bash:
+
+```bash
+# List processes
+tasklist.exe
+
+# Kill a process by name
+taskkill.exe /IM notepad.exe /F
+
+# Show system information
+systeminfo.exe
+```
+
+**Option 3: Install Sysinternals PsTools on Windows**
+
+Install PsTools via Chocolatey (see Windows section), then access from Git Bash:
+
+```bash
+pslist.exe
+```
+
+#### Verification
+
+Verify the limited `ps` available in Git Bash:
+
+```bash
+ps
+```
+
+This shows only processes running within the Git Bash session.
+
+For Windows process information, use:
+
+```bash
+tasklist.exe | head -10
+```
+
+#### Troubleshooting
+
+**Problem**: `ps aux` returns empty or limited output
+
+**Solution**: This is expected. Git Bash's `ps` only shows processes in the current bash session. Use `tasklist.exe` for all Windows processes.
+
+**Problem**: Need full Linux process utilities
+
+**Solution**: Use WSL instead of Git Bash. WSL provides a complete Linux environment with full procps support.
+
+---
+
+## Post-Installation Configuration
+
+procps utilities work out of the box with sensible defaults. The following optional configurations may be useful:
+
+### Customize top Display
+
+Create a configuration file for `top` to remember your preferred settings:
+
+```bash
+# Run top, configure as desired (press 'W' to write config)
+top
+# Press 'z' for color
+# Press 'c' for full command line
+# Press '1' to show individual CPUs
+# Press 'Shift+W' to save configuration
+```
+
+The configuration is saved to `~/.config/procps/toprc` or `~/.toprc`.
+
+### Create Aliases for Common Commands
+
+Add useful aliases to your shell configuration (`~/.bashrc` or `~/.zshrc`):
+
+```bash
+# Memory usage in human-readable format
+alias mem='free -h'
+
+# Show top 10 processes by CPU usage
+alias topcpu='ps aux --sort=-%cpu | head -11'
+
+# Show top 10 processes by memory usage
+alias topmem='ps aux --sort=-%mem | head -11'
+
+# Quick system overview
+alias sysinfo='echo "=== Uptime ===" && uptime && echo "=== Memory ===" && free -h && echo "=== Load ===" && vmstat 1 1'
+```
+
+Reload your shell configuration:
+
+```bash
+source ~/.bashrc
+```
+
+### Configure sysctl Parameters (Advanced)
+
+The `sysctl` utility (part of procps) can configure kernel parameters. Common configurations:
+
+```bash
+# View all current settings
+sysctl -a 2>/dev/null | head -20
+
+# View a specific setting
+sysctl vm.swappiness
+
+# Temporarily change a setting (until reboot)
+sudo sysctl -w vm.swappiness=10
+```
+
+For permanent changes, create a file in `/etc/sysctl.d/`:
+
+```bash
+# Example: reduce swappiness
+echo 'vm.swappiness=10' | sudo tee /etc/sysctl.d/99-custom.conf
+sudo sysctl --system
+```
+
+---
+
+## Common Issues
+
+### Issue: "ps: command not found"
+
+**Symptoms**: Running `ps` returns "command not found" even on Linux.
+
+**Solution**: procps may not be installed (rare on standard installations). Install it:
+
+```bash
+# Ubuntu/Debian/Raspberry Pi OS/WSL
+sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y procps
+
+# Amazon Linux
+sudo dnf install -y procps-ng
+```
+
+### Issue: "free" Shows Different Values Than Expected
+
+**Symptoms**: The `free` command shows low "free" memory even with no applications running.
+
+**Explanation**: This is normal Linux behavior. Linux uses available memory for disk caching to improve performance. Look at the "available" column (not "free") to see memory actually available for applications:
+
+```bash
+free -h
+```
+
+The "available" column shows memory that can be allocated to applications (including reclaimable cache).
+
+### Issue: "top" Consumes High CPU
+
+**Symptoms**: The `top` command itself uses significant CPU.
+
+**Solution**: Increase the update interval to reduce CPU usage:
+
+```bash
+# Update every 5 seconds instead of default 3
+top -d 5
+```
+
+Or set a permanent default in `~/.toprc`.
+
+### Issue: "vmstat" Shows Zeros for All Values
+
+**Symptoms**: Running `vmstat` shows all zeros.
+
+**Solution**: Run `vmstat` with an interval to see live statistics:
+
+```bash
+# Show statistics every 1 second, 5 times
+vmstat 1 5
+```
+
+The first line shows averages since boot; subsequent lines show current activity.
+
+### Issue: "pgrep" or "pkill" Not Matching Processes
+
+**Symptoms**: `pgrep processname` returns nothing even though the process is running.
+
+**Solution**: pgrep matches against the process name (the executable name), not the full command line. To match against the full command line, use `-f`:
+
+```bash
+# Match executable name only
+pgrep nginx
+
+# Match full command line
+pgrep -f "nginx -c /etc/nginx/nginx.conf"
+```
+
+### Issue: Permission Denied Reading /proc Files
+
+**Symptoms**: Some utilities show "Permission denied" or incomplete information.
+
+**Solution**: Certain `/proc` entries require root privileges. Run with `sudo`:
+
+```bash
+sudo slabtop
+sudo vmstat -m
+```
+
+---
+
+## References
+
+- [procps-ng Official GitLab Repository](https://gitlab.com/procps-ng/procps)
+- [procps-ng Releases](https://gitlab.com/procps-ng/procps/-/releases)
+- [Ubuntu procps Package](https://packages.ubuntu.com/search?keywords=procps)
+- [Debian procps Package](https://packages.debian.org/sid/procps)
+- [Fedora procps-ng Package](https://packages.fedoraproject.org/pkgs/procps-ng/procps-ng/)
+- [Red Hat procps Documentation](https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/6/html/6.6_technical_notes/procps)
+- [Linux /proc Filesystem Documentation](https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/filesystems/proc.html)
+- [ps(1) Manual Page](https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/ps.1.html)
+- [top(1) Manual Page](https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/top.1.html)
+- [free(1) Manual Page](https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/free.1.html)
+- [vmstat(8) Manual Page](https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man8/vmstat.8.html)
+- [Microsoft Sysinternals PsTools](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/pstools)
+- [Microsoft Process Explorer](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/process-explorer)
+- [Homebrew watch Formula](https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/watch)