> > implementation for kernel support of threads? Its status, etc.???
>
> CLONE_PID is actually intended for the SMP init threads mainly. All normal
> Linux threads have their own pid. If you use CLONE_PID its a bit random
> which of the threads with that pid will get signalled. Theres some discussion
> right now about thread groups and handling signals to them nicely
Well amongst the thread developers' documents, implementation of CLONE_PID is sited
as required for resolving the difference in LinuxThreads and the POSIX spec.
vis-`a-vis
(that's right...) signals. So...where might these discussions be taking place? On
this mailing list?
Steve Suson
"Keep the faith."