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panic

(operating system)

What Unix does when a critical internal consistency checks fails in such a way that Unix cannot continue. The kernel attempts to print a short message on the console and write an image of memory into the swap area on disk. This can be analysed later using adb. The kernel will then either wait in a tight loop until the machine is rebooted or will initiate an automatic reboot.

Unix manual page: panic(8).

panic

(2)

Action taken by software which discovers some fatal problem which prevents it from continuing to run.

This article is provided by FOLDOC - Free Online Dictionary of Computing (foldoc.org)

Panic

(dreams)

The feeling of panic suggests lack of control and confusion. If the primary emotion in your dream is panic, consider the details and try to understand its cause. Do you feel fear, a sense of confused helplessness, or were you unable to make a quick and accurate decision? Answering these questions will enable you to understand the message in this dream.

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Current studies and guidelines suggest Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT) and/or pharmacotherapy for the treatment of panic disorder.

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