Limit memory allocation for processes?

From: Jonathan M (johnny_at_privacy.org)
Date: 08/03/04 

Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 20:53:24 +0200

Hello,

Is it possible to limit the maximum memory allocation for 32 bit processes
on Redhat Linux/Fedora?

Does that require to recompile a kernel or can this be done from a system
setting?

I'm looking for the same functionality as some UNIX variants offer.

Johnny

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