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OSU Physics Faqs : Linux : How do I avoid getting large core files?

April 26, 2017avoid core files large linux OSU Physics

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OSU Physics Faqs : Linux : How do I avoid getting large core files?

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You can set a maximum coredump file size. The default size is probably quite large. For example, in Redhat Linux 6.x, the default core file size is 1GB. You can see and change your core file size limit and other limits. The command will depend on the shell you use.