> >
> > 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



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