There's a Linux command that shows you exactly what any running process is doing

Apr 25, 2026 - 20:00
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There's a Linux command that shows you exactly what any running process is doing

I have noticed from experience that when my Linux programs fail, it's often a subtle event that can leave you confused or unsure of what actually went wrong. When I have fallen back to top, htop, or even the more preferred iotop, the best I get is data relating to CPU and memory usage, with no real insight into what the failing process is actually doing.

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