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CPUlimit is a free and open source tool for Linux and BSD operating systems that allows users to limit the CPU usage of a specified process or process group. It provides a simple and friendly way to limit the CPU usage of any process or program, and is a useful tool for system administrators, developers, and general users alike. CPUlimit works by sending a SIGSTOP signal to a specified process or process group when it exceeds a user-defined limit. This causes the process to pause or sleep until the system load is reduced or the process is re-enabled. It also allows users to specify a maximum amount of time a process can run, and will automatically kill the process when the time limit is reached. CPUlimit also provides a "nice" mode, where it will reduce the priority of the process instead of killing it when it exceeds the CPU limit.

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