> Is there any /proc interface for increasing the number of file > descriptors per process? No. Use rlimi. > Must I recompile? maybe changes must be made to files_struct? Nope. Its all dynamic except for fd_set size, and you should be using poll() anyway ;) - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/