Linux, bash: Fork bomb

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Linux, bash: Fork bomb

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Haven't tried it myself yet, but I find this one very interesting:
WARNING: Do NOT use this command! Unless you want to intentionally play with fire.

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https://www.howtogeek.com/125157/8-dead ... -on-linux/
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