Hi, I also noticed this a while ago and found the answer from /usr/src/linux/fs/nfs/README. The nfsiod processes are started by the kernel with the nfs services. There's more about the subject in the README, I hope this helps.
[delete] > What script starts the four nfsiod's that are on my stock, Debian > 1.2 system (not upgraded from 1.1, but not necessarily 1.2.1)? How can I > prevent them from even starting at boot time? [delete] // Heikki -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]