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Old 02-02-2009
Shared Memory
Hi,

Using ipcs we can see shared memory, etc.. details. How can I add/remove shared memory(command name)?

Thanks,
NagaSmilie
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Old 02-02-2009
ipcrm removes shared memory.

I don't know a command to 'create' shared memory from the command line.
Last edited by Neo; 02-02-2009 at 01:08 PM.. Reason: ipcrm not icprim (fixed typo)
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Old 02-03-2009
Thanks for your repy jim mcnamara.

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NagaSmilie
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