Hi, Also what is the max possible size of sk-> rcvbuf .... knowing that it is defined as an int. (struct sock *sk) regards Amit ---------------------- Forwarded by Amit Kumar Singh/HSS on 05/26/2004 07:01 PM --------------------------- Amit Kumar Singh 05/26/2004 06:47 PM To: Linux Kernel Newbie <kernelnewbies@nl.linux.org> cc: Subject: rmem_default and rmem_max Hi, the /proc filesystem has both rmem_default and rmem_max /proc/sys/net/core . Now we can change both using sysctl, I was ineterested in knwoing what happens if my rmem_default is set to a bigger value than rmem_max, i lookde at the tcp_ip code in kernel there seems to be no check for rmem_max. any clues ? Amit "DISCLAIMER: This message is proprietary to Hughes Software Systems Limited (HSS) and is intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged or confidential information and should not be circulated or used for any purpose other than for what it is intended. If you have received this message in error, please notify the originator immediately. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that you are strictly prohibited from using, copying, altering, or disclosing the contents of this message. HSS accepts no responsibility for loss or damage arising from the use of the information transmitted by this email including damage from virus." -- Kernelnewbies: Help each other learn about the Linux kernel. Archive: http://mail.nl.linux.org/kernelnewbies/ FAQ: http://kernelnewbies.org/faq/