Description
Create a C program that is a fork bomb. The *original* parent must fork
2 processes:
A. An “X” program (xeyes, xclock, etc) – so you can watch it take over
the computer.
B. Itself (ie sort of like recursion) – to keep the process of creating
offspring alive.
RULES:
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1. You must use fork() and one of the exe() variants.
2. You cannot use any loops! Using a loop negates this as a fork bomb and
will earn you very few points!
3. Your program must spawn dozens of children, grand children, great grand
children, etc to be a real fork bomb. Ie The screen must fill up with
the “X” programs.
REQUIREMENTS:
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1. Your program must compile and run on Linux Mint.
2. Your full name must appear as a comment at the beginning
of your program.
3. Your source code must be named hw2-yourname.c
4. Your source MUST compile using “gcc hw2-yourname.c” or “g++ hw2-yourname.cpp”
5. Failure to follow the above 4 directions will result in
loss of points.
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* DO NOT RUN THIS ON ANY SERVER!!!!!!!!!!!! *
* Only run this on a machine that you can push the “reset” button!!!! *
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* IF YOU BRING ANY SERVER DOWN ITS WILL LOCK YOUR ACCOUNT! and I will *
* not assist in your getting your account back. *
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