I have the following script that when executed, consumes memory and makes the system inaccessible. All process are halted. First, I don't understand what is wrong with the script Secondly, I'm surprised that Linux allows this to run unchecked to the detriment of the entire system. ---- SCRIPT ----- #!/bin/sh FTP="/usr/bin/ftp" # VMID="asystem.ourcompany.com" VMUser="STATDASD" VMPass="STATDASD" VMDir="VMSYSA:." DataFile="data.txt" VMFile="DS8100.DATA" #--- Get some information about me #--work from the same directory as the script MYSCRIPT=`$BASENAME $0` MYSCRIPTDIR=`$DIRNAME $0` if [ $MYSCRIPTDIR != "." ] then cd $MYSCRIPTDIR fi #--- FTP to MAINT on mkmfvm $FTP -vn <<$$EOD open $VMID user $VMUser $VMPass cd $VMDir ascii put $DataFile $VMFile bye $$EOD Frank M. Ramaekers Jr. Systems Programmer MCP, MCP+I, MCSE & RHCE American Income Life Insurance Co. Phone: (254)761-6649 1200 Wooded Acres Dr. Fax: (254)741-5777 Waco, Texas 76710 _____________________________________________________ This message contains information which is privileged and confidential and is solely for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any review, disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this in error, please destroy it immediately and notify us at PrivacyAct@xxxxxxxxxxx _______________________________________________ CentOS mailing list CentOS@xxxxxxxxxx http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos