> > i just installed 2.4.7, now a new process called "ksoftirqd_CPU0" is
> > started automatically when booting (by the kernel obviously)? why? what
> > does it do? i didnt find any useful information on it in linuxdoc /
> > linux-kernel archives
> it is used internally, ignore it.
I'd advise not to do so in general: It is a rather tempting name for
crackers to hide illegal activities.
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