Messages in this thread |  | | Date | Thu, 27 Jun 1996 15:00:38 -0600 (MDT) | From | Marc Aurele La France <> | Subject | Re: [Take II] On SIGCHLD signal semantics |
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On Thu, 27 Jun 1996, Tom Dyas wrote:
> > If you had been following this discussion, you would know that this is one > > of the aspects of it that are under contention. I am using > > ftp.lmh.ox.ac.uk as a repository for changes that still need discussion. > > The change I have uploaded is not yet finalized for inclusion into 2.1.
> I do follow the discussions except for when I go into a delete > binge. However, your email was too big which meant it must have had > something of value in it which it did. :)
> This has probably already been said but:
No, it hasn't. Thanks.
> Advantages sysctl: > No kernel recompiles to change behavior. Gives lots of control to > the superuser.
> Disadvantages sysctl: > The "signal inherit" state must be kept no matter what behavior the > system is using at the time. Code is more complex, etc.
I am striving for a final form of this change that would be option-less. Any options that would be required to exist would also defeat my objective with respect to portability. But if options are required, then, yes, your suggestion applies.
Marc.
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