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Re: Removing (the file of) a running program [was: Trixie DHCP client migration ...]



On Tue, Jan 13, 2026 at 07:43:08 -0500, The Wanderer wrote:
> > Now trying to *edit the executable file in place* might get you a
> > -ETXTBSY (Text file busy). Another kettle of fish.
> 
> I don't think I've actually seen a reference to this (signal?) code before.

open(2)

       ETXTBSY
              pathname  refers  to an executable image which is currently being
              executed and write access was requested.


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