Side note: does anyone enable or use the magic sysreq key anymore?
If you have a system with long-running leaky browser instances, Alt-SysRq-F is a lifesaver. It calls oom_kill, sacrificing one process to save the rest.
Honestly no. Haven't found the need.
I use it for fun
And sometimes for testing system survivability
Gotta keep that kernel on its toes.
It may actually be a security hazard since there is a small chance of e.g. OOM killing your lock screen or other such process.
Not on Wayland
Please tell me that needs physical access to work.
Now that I think about it - how does sysrq even work with laptop keyboards?
Side note: does anyone enable or use the magic sysreq key anymore?
If you have a system with long-running leaky browser instances, Alt-SysRq-F is a lifesaver. It calls oom_kill, sacrificing one process to save the rest.
Honestly no. Haven't found the need.
I use it for fun
And sometimes for testing system survivability
Gotta keep that kernel on its toes.
It may actually be a security hazard since there is a small chance of e.g. OOM killing your lock screen or other such process.
Not on Wayland
Please tell me that needs physical access to work. Now that I think about it - how does sysrq even work with laptop keyboards?