linux-kernel - Re: [path][rfc] add PR_DETACH prctl command [1/3]

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Message-ID: <4DAD9FDA.1080409@aknet.ru>
Date:	Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:44:42 +0400
From:	Stas Sergeev <stsp@...et.ru>
To:	Oleg Nesterov <oleg@...hat.com>
CC:	Linux kernel <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: Re: [path][rfc] add PR_DETACH prctl command [1/3]

Reposting per Oleg's request.

The attached patch adds do_signal_parent() function.
It is the same as do_notify_parent(), but can be used
when the child is not terminating, but (for example)
detaches with PR_DETACH.

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