Re: limiting the CPU time allowed

[Paul van Delst <pvandelst(at)ncep.noaa.gov>]

"A. Roubicek" wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I'm trying to find a way to limit the CPU time an IDL process can
> take (on unix, running from cron), to prevent clugging the system
> with runaway processes.

Write code that does not cause runaway processes.

:o)

But seriously, write code that does not cause runaway processes.

paulv

-- 
Paul van Delst           A little learning is a dangerous thing;
CIMSS @ NOAA/NCEP        Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring;
Ph: (301)763-8000 x7274  There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain,
Fax:(301)763-8545        And drinking largely sobers us again.
pvandelst@ncep.noaa.gov                   Alexander Pope.