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What does this bash script do? :(){ :|:& };:
- profquail 16y agoIt's a fork bomb: https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Fork_bomb https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Fork_bomb It recursively (and infinitely) forks a process, overloading the system and creating a kind of denial-of-service attack.
- jasonmoo 16y agoIndeed. :) I just liked the dudes answer.
- sdgsdgs 16y agoThe surprised crab is not amused, but kisses the winking bull. Obviously.