[uClibc]Threads question...I think...
Erik Andersen
andersen at lineo.com
Mon Aug 27 23:37:48 UTC 2001
On Sat Aug 25, 2001 at 10:39:45PM -0400, Tom Cameron wrote:
> Hello all,
> I have recently seperated from my last employer, where I received these
> emails, and have just got back on the list...so pardon me if I've missed
> something in the past two or three weeks.
>
> My question is: Is the reason there is no cron for uClibc/BusyBox due
> to the fact that there is no thread support? I am actually wondering
Nah, can be readily implemented using fork/exec. Its just
nobody has ever gotten around to it...
> this because I am right about to release a cut of the project I've been
> workin on to some testers, and would like to add a few more features to
> my system. Additionally, is lack of threads-ness also the reason there
> is no (x)inetd, or any other daemons? Anyway, just wondering. I know
again, nope. Those can be done using fork/exec as well.
vodz has an inetd (which I'm planning on integrating), so
no, this is not due to threads.
> that threads support was on the way, but I figured I'd ask anyway.
On it way, but don't hold your breath while waiting,
-Erik
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