[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I'm sure I saw a note on this list about increasing the limit on
> file descriptors and/or processes by modifying the kernel
> source, but I can't seem to find one.  Can someone point me
> in the right direction?

In the 2.0 series, /usr/src/linux/include/linux/tasks.h and
/usr/src/linux/include/linux/fs.h (NR_FILE, NR_OPEN).

> Is it "safe" to increase these limits?

Within reason.  I haven't experienced any problems or heard of any.

> What are the tradeoffs?

Increased kernel memory usage, and slightly reduced performance.

Best,
daniel dulitz

Valley Technologies, Inc.       Peak Performance Real-Time DSP
State College, PA


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