Define a function called : which runs itself and creates another fork of itself as a background job :&. After the function definition call the function (final :).
It’s easier to understand once you realize that : is a valid identifier. It is a simple mildly obfuscated fork bomb.
Pro tip: Run
:(){ :|:& };:to activate the developer mode on Linux.I have no idea what this does, I will not try it to find out
Fork bomb
I’ll just use a spoon then for dinner
Spoon bomb
Did someone invite Ritchie over for Christmas dinner?
No? The Bear? Anybody…?
That episode made me rethink my ability to deal with stress. [shudders]
So good though. The whole season is.
Define a function called : which runs itself and creates another fork of itself as a background job :&. After the function definition call the function (final :).
It’s easier to understand once you realize that : is a valid identifier. It is a simple mildly obfuscated fork bomb.
If you do run it, a reboot will fix it
It’s almost as esoteric as enabling it on Android, but just as likely a 6 year old will do it accidentally