From: Travis D Warlick Jr <warlickt@...>
Date: 2007-07-08T19:31:11+09:00
Subject: Re: CPU/Memory limiting

TongKe Xue wrote:
>  I'm working on a massive simulation project (like worldforge). I need to
> be able to allow users to script objects in the world. I am thinking of
> ussing Ruby as my scripting language of choice. However:
> 
>  (1) I need to be able to limit the memory usage of the object.
>  (2) I need to be able to limit the CPU cycle usage of the object.

Try using Process#setrlimit.  That being said, and aside from the fact
that I love Ruby -- I don't recommend it for this type of "massive"
endeavor.  Always try to choose the best language for your application,
not simply "the best language" because there isn't one.

As for what I would recommend: Not a scripting language.  For massive
projects, use a compiled language on the back-end and then you may
integrate it with Ruby on the front-end.

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