somehow did "rm -rf /*" and restored it BUT ..

linux_BSD · 09-21-2012, 09:48 AM

Don't know how rm was compiled back then nor if it used static or share libraries, but it stopped when rm was deleted. If fact, I was upset that it stooped. I assumed commands stay in in ram so it can continue running.

I wish I could prove this but this happen many years ago. I haven't repeat that curious test since then, it was a one time thing.

suicidaleggroll · 09-21-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by linux_BSD

If fact, I was upset that it stooped. I assumed commands stay in in ram so it can continue running.

They do...at least nowadays they do. You can start a process, then move/rename/delete/overwrite the executable at will without affecting the running process. I do it all the time.

isourabh.wadhwa · 09-21-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by suicidaleggroll

They do...at least nowadays they do. You can start a process, then move/rename/delete/overwrite the executable at will without affecting the running process. I do it all the time.

haha .. that was cool

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