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> Is there a real, inherent reason why the OS can't or shouldn't allow that, though? Yes, because you are not alone in this universe. A user does usually run m
by hulitu 1y ago
> Is there a real, inherent reason why the OS can't or shouldn't allow that, though?
Yes, because you are not alone in this universe. A user does usually run more than one program and all programs shall have access to resources (cpu time, memory, disk space).
- kstrauser 1y agoBut back to: why is that a problem? Why is there a limit on max open files such that process A opening one takes away from how many process B can open?
- Dylan16807 1y agoPeople often run programs that are supposed to use 98% of the resources of the system. Go ahead and let the admin set a limit, but trying to preemptively set a "reasonable" limit causes a lot more problems than it solves. Especially when most of these resources go back to memory. If you want a limit, limit memory. Don't make it overcomplicated.