On Tue, 25 Feb 2003, Daniel Bolgheroni wrote:

> > With bash:
> >   ulimit -u unlimited
>
> What's the diference executing 'ulimit -u unlimited' command from
> 'sysctl -w kern.maxproc=value'?

The ulimit is for the current shell. A regular user can increase their
limits (as allowed).

The sysctl is for the superuser to increase the limits system-wide.

   Jeremy C. Reed
   http://www.bsdnewsletter.com/