also sprach Thedore Knab <tjk@annapolislinux.org> [2002.01.31.1922 +0100]:
> Is there a way in the 2.4.17 kernel to prevent fork bombs from crashing
> a system ?
have a look at the kernel patches at www.grsecurity.net. i believe
a debian package is in the works.
but ulimit can also do wonders...
> I fear the students from the Operating Systems class.
everyone does. and every students fears the operating systems class :)
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