Re: [Take II] On SIGCHLD signal semantics

Tom Dyas (tdyas@eden.rutgers.edu)
Thu, 27 Jun 96 16:49:21 EDT


> 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:

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.

Tom