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Subject: savecore
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Date: Wed, 4-Feb-87 10:17:07 EST
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>	It could be that you are getting bit by default "coredumpsize" limits.
> To fix this from a C shell, type "limit coredumpsize unlimited", or type
> "limit" to check it.
> "Gary S. Moss (SLCBR-VLD-V)" moss@BRL.ARPA

Thanks for the simple and elegant suggestion. I have looked at the roots
environment and coredumpsize was indeed defaulting to 250 kbytes. I have
made the change to unlimited and we will see what happens during the next
crash. Thanks to all who responded.

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Stan Scalsky	Naval Surface Weapons Center - White Oak
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