There are also processes that become what are called zombies. That is when their parent process dies and they are left running.
These are impossible to remove without a reboot. (Linux's dirty little secret :-) On Thu, 2003-01-16 at 09:04, John Blance wrote: > What about when the KILL signal doesn't work? > > I have Deadbat 8, and it now seems some processes can survive a kill > -KILL or kill -9 > > Anyone know of a more agressive|abusive to terminate of problem process? > > John Blance > Technical Architect > Canterbury District Health Board > Direct Dial: 03 3640707 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/15/03 23:33 PM >>> > "killall -KILL ftpd" ? > > On Wed, 2003-01-15 at 23:20, Johnno wrote: > > I have tired killall ftpd but it does not work how would a kill this > > process.. > > > > johnno 9503 0.0 1.9 1984 1244 ? S 23:06 0:00 ftpd: text: > > johnno: IDLE > > > > many thanks, > > Johnno > > > > > > > > > > ********************************************************************** > ** This email and attachments have been scanned for content and viruses > and is believed to be clean ** > > This email or attachments may contain confidential or legally > privileged information intended for the sole use of the addressee(s). > Any use, redistribution, disclosure, or reproduction of this message, > except as intended, is prohibited. If you received this email in error, > please notify the sender and remove all copies of the message, > including any attachments. Any views or opinions expressed in this > email (unless otherwise stated) may not represent those of Canterbury > District Health Board > ********************************************************************** -- Zane Gilmore, Analyst / Programmer Information Services Section, Information Technology Dept, University of Canterbury - Te Whare Waananga o Waitaha Private Bag 4800, Christchurch New Zealand Phone +64-3-364 2987 extn 7895
