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On GNU/Linux-based systems, a service is a type of daemon that is managing by an init script. Traditionally this would be a System V-style init script, located in the directory /etc/init.d, but on modern systems it could be managed by upstart, systemd, or one of the other replacements for the System V init system that have been developed.

The preferred method for starting and stopping services on modern systems is by means of the service command. Where available, this command allows a service to be controlled without needing to know how it is managed.

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