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Re: [PATCH] OOM_pardon, a.k.a. don't kill my xlock
The article discusses a proposed Linux kernel patch named OOM_pardon, which aims to prevent the OOM killer from terminating xlock processes. It references a Hacker News thread with 24 points and 15 comments, indicating community engagement with the technical proposal.
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