On Tue, Feb 04, 2003 at 08:21:55PM -0800, Caffeinate The World wrote:
> why doesn't this get set properly?
> 
> # sysctl proc.curproc.rlimit.descriptors.soft
> proc.curproc.rlimit.descriptors.soft = 64
> # sysctl -w proc.curproc.rlimit.descriptors.soft=128
> proc.curproc.rlimit.descriptors.soft: 64 -> 128
> # sysctl proc.curproc.rlimit.descriptors.soft
> proc.curproc.rlimit.descriptors.soft = 64

Because it sets the limits for the sysctl process and not your
shell process? I think you want ulimit or limit instead (depending
on what shell you use).
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invisible light produced by a hand-held laser apparatus onto the floor ...
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