Very Computer

I understand that fork() creates a child proces. But is this exact like the
proces it was called from?

Maybe it is better when I have a tutorial on fork(). So does anyone know
where a good tutorial is availble
or some good and easy to understand example programs?

thnx
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Quote:>I understand that fork() creates a child proces. But is this exact like the
>proces it was called from?

Almost exactly. It differs only in a few, system-related values such
as processid, etc. As far as the logic of the program is concerned,
the child process is exactly the same as the parent process.

Quote:>Maybe it is better when I have a tutorial on fork(). So does anyone know
>where a good tutorial is availble
>or some good and easy to understand example programs?

>thnx
>--
>I have only come here seeking knowledge,
>things the wouldn't teach me on college.
>Green Lizard

Lew Pitcher
Information Technology Consultant
Toronto Dominion Bank Financial Group

(Opinions expressed are my own, not my employer's.)

Yes. At the time of return from fork() they will be
indistinguishable (with the exception of having different
pids, etc.)

Quote:

> Maybe it is better when I have a tutorial on fork(). So does anyone know
> where a good tutorial is availble
> or some good and easy to understand example programs?

> thnx
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I would recommend that you read the FAQ, specifically the
section on fork() (actually, read the whole thing...you'll
be glad you did).

It can be found at:

URL: http://www.erlenstar.demon.co.uk/unix/faq_toc.html
or
URL: http://www.whitefang.com/unix/faq_toc.html

HTH,
--ag

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