Quoting Ian C. Sison ([EMAIL PROTECTED]): > No, 32 bit systems will core dump, and the result is effectively a DoS, > and if done correctly, will result in apache continually spawning and > respawning the httpd binary. On systems which have apache statically > linked to a lot of modules, this bring up and tear down can be costly > resource wise.
One guy (well, it was Slashdot, so take your chances as you wish) claimed that he did a test-run DoS, and it knocked down processes but they respawned with no noticeable dent in performance. _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
