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Re: High RAM script takes forever to terminate

by toma (Vicar)
on Nov 20, 2008 at 07:25 UTC ( [id://724810]=note: print w/replies, xml ) Need Help??


in reply to High RAM script takes forever to terminate

This is a swift exit that works great on linux and probably others: 
`kill -9 $$`;

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It should work perfectly the first time! - toma

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Re^2: High RAM script takes forever to terminate
by jgrundstad (Initiate) on Nov 20, 2008 at 20:53 UTC
    Ha! Hilarious, this worked great. Just had to smack it with the right kind of hammer to end the incessant thrashing.

    Cheers,
    Jason

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