2002-08-02 03:35:12

by Steve

Subject: How to Imcrease FD Size

Hey,
I was wondering how to increase the FD Size for users... Atm its set
at 1024.. But i want to give user "xxx" FD Max size of 5120..

Is This possible..

Thanks.
/Steve

2002-08-02 04:06:52

by David Schwartz

Subject: Re: How to Imcrease FD Size

On Fri, 2 Aug 2002 13:38:27 +1000, Steve wrote:
>Hey,
>I was wondering how to increase the FD Size for users... Atm its set
>at 1024.. But i want to give user "xxx" FD Max size of 5120..
>
>Is This possible..

This is not a kernel issue. The limit is raised and lowered by user
programs. A version of 'login' that sets this limit prior to dropping
privileges may be what you want. You can also do it with PAM.

Check with people familiar with your distribution.

DS