Re: [tlug] Who is www-data, and why do they want my CPU?

[steven smith <sjs@example.com>]

Dave M G wrote:
> TLUG,
...
> Since then, I've been able to determine that the offending process is 
> called "www-data". I haven't, however, been able to determine anything 
> about the timing of when this will happen next or why. All I can say is 
> that is happens maybe once or twice a week.
...
> I found this web site which seems sort of related:
> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=133178
That link says the process is owned by www-data.  Is that 
what you mean?  This link also talks about processes owned 
by www-data
http://www.linux.com/base/ldp/howto/Caudium-HOWTO/secure.html

Steve S.