Massive Problems (lmtp, db corruption) - Ahh!

[Rob Siemborski]

On Thu, 31 Oct 2002, Su Li wrote:

> I agree that unlimited can have a big number. But to be able to config
> will be very very helpful. The reseason, I change the code is, if there
> are too many lmtpd is very harmful. Lmptd will fight for db, the db lock
> will go up, and new lmptd will be created but still can not get db. So
> the number of lmtpd should be limited to a reseanable number according
> to the machine where you run Cyrus IMAP.

You shouldn't need to change the code though. Does the 'maxchild'
configuration parameter not limit processes for you?

-Rob

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