Re: file descriptors for squid using linux 2.2.1

Marlon Anthony Abao wrote:
>
> guys,
> i just installed squid on a new box running linux kernel 2.2.1 and squid
> complains that my kernel does not have enough file descriptors (only 256).
>
> i thought that the new kernel has already lifted this limit without need
> for anymore filehandle patches.
>
> is there any way to inform squid that this kernel could now handle more
> than 256 fds at a time? or is there a special setting on the kernel to
> enable this?

I don't think this patch made it into mainstream 2.2.x. Check Alan Cox's
patches for the kernel. I believe you will find it there.

D
Received on Tue Feb 23 1999 - 21:10:39 MST