Maximum nodes running under ROS

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Hi

That's my question: is there a maximum number of nodes that can be running under ROS?

I made a code that adds nodes in ROS and I've concluded that the maximum number of nodes supported is 100. Above that number a buffer overflow occurs and starts to kill nodes. But it seems a very low number and that surprises me.

Does anyone know whether there is a maximum number of nodes in ROS?

I'm using ROS Fuerte on Ubuntu 12.04. Nodes created are very simple: just send messages to a topic constantly.

Thanks in advance! Regards