Re: Number of open files per process

From: Joel Reicher (joel_at_panacea.null.org)
Date: 10/05/04

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    Benjamin Walkenhorst <krylon@gmx.net> writes:

    > How do I change the maximum number of files a process can keep open?
    > Can I change this dynamically (e.g. via sysctl) or do I have to set it
    > statically in the kernel?

    The max number of file descriptors is a resource limit. Look up how
    your favourite shell sets them (csh uses `limit', sh uses
    `ulimit'). Increasing the soft limit might be enough for you. If you
    want to change the hard limit, you'll have to be root.

    Cheers,

            - Joel

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