On 09/16/2013 01:37 PM, Pavel Kazlenka wrote: > Setting limits in limits.conf is the correct solution that works for OP. > Now we have answer "Why limits should be set for root, not proxy user?" > Because squid init script is started by init process which is owned by > root and inherits limits from it. > > As a more precise solution (at least for ubuntu/debian) I see the way > used in nginx init script: https://www.ruby-forum.com/topic/4414498#1111291 I can test it in suse which seems like a more robust system from many others and seems to work just out of the box for many.. Eliezer