Re: Problems raising fd limits in 1.3.78-1.3.80

Andrew E. Mileski (aem@nic.ott.hookup.net)
Tue, 2 Apr 1996 13:55:45 -0500 (EST)


> Yes, that does work. But without the 256 fds per process fix, I'm
> still pretty much screwed. :(

I'd suggest looking for code on a fd multiplexor, or hacking your own.
Simply put, one process uses a bunch of others to break the fd barrier.

These are quite common for servers (ask the MUD people), but they
can also be applied to databases and such.

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