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Werk #367: Now using /dev/null instead of closing stdin in linux agent

Component Checks & agents
Title Now using /dev/null instead of closing stdin in linux agent
Date Dec 16, 2013
Level Prominent Change
Class Bug Fix
Compatibility Compatible - no manual interaction needed
Checkmk versions & editions
1.2.5i1 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate MT

Some programs might not be working when stdin is closed. A more portable approach seems to use /dev/null as stdin.

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