Re: Linux-2.2.n, patch required for more FD?

In article <cistron.37CDFE06.FAB4779A@usp.ac.fj>,
Simon Greaves <Simon.Greaves@usp.ac.fj> wrote:
>Sorry for the nerdy question, I've searched the FAQ and elsewhere
>(bandwidth permitting), I've read the notes on 2.0.n kernels etc. but
>not found much info on 2.2.n. I've build squid, runs fine, but states it
>has only 1024 filehandles. However:
>
> cat /proc/sys/fs/file-max => 4096.
>

That's the system-wide limit, for all processes combined.

>I tried changing OPEN_MAX in /usr/include/linux/limits.h and
>reconfiguring and recompiling, but no change. Do I need a kernel patch?

You need 2.2.12, that kernel has the unlimited-filedescriptors
patch officially integrated. Then you need to up the ulimit ...[text deleted]

Hmm, never mind, I'll just send an update for the FAQ to Duane. As
soon as squid.nlanr.net is reachable again, that is.

Mike.

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