Emptyhammock

Here’s one cause which doesn’t show up in most explanations on the ‘net: The configurable kernel limit kernel.pid_max has been reached. (The default is 32K, at least on my CentOS 5 box.)

With threaded Apache httpd on Linux/Unix, the pthread_create() failure can be logged as

I filled up the LeSabre this morning in my last day as a commuter for the foreseeable future. I’ll be working for new employer from my home office beginning July 21.

I hope that this tank of gas will last a very long time.

Driving on the Beltline this a.m., cars passing quickly to my left, I’m determined to keep it at the speed limit instead of five over. Well before my exit I start slowing down gradually, sure that the Lexus behind me will have a fit. No, Lexus is easing …

This is a subject I’m quite interested in. People switch cars for different …