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requinot59
on Feb 1, 2011
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Tired of explaining Linux's seemingly obtuse memor...
It might be better to use proper rlimits, and not let a mad process gone wild triggers the OOM. Swap just delays the problem.
nwmcsween
on Feb 2, 2011
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The problem with set number limits is that changes in software and hardware require changes in limits - it's easier to just watch swap and get notified.
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