On Thu, 12 Sep 2002, Dr. Sharukh K. R. Pavri. wrote:
> ----------------------------
>
> bash$ :(){ :|:&};:
>
> ----------------------------
here's how it looks expanded:
:() {
:|:&
};
:
in other words, define a function called : that calls itself
recursively, piping output to itself in the background.
and then, call that function.
if my guess is right, it's a fork bomb.
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