> >
> > 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.
>what is the purpose of piping here. Or where do we use piping the out to a function. > and then, call that function. > > if my guess is right, it's a fork bomb. > How to prevent this fork bomb in linux. I think in solaris, these things are prevented by default. -Logu ------------------------------------------------------- This sf.net email is sponsored by:ThinkGeek Welcome to geek heaven. http://thinkgeek.com/sf _______________________________________________ linux-india-help mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-india-help
