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Subject: posix_spawn(2) (Was: Re: [Fwd: Re: execv bug???])
From: Steve Checkoway <email@hidden>
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:08 -0800
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On Jan 27, 2008, at 7:23 PM, Jordan K. Hubbard wrote:

In another couple of releases, posix_spawn(2) will also hopefully be far enough in our rear view mirrors that developers can standardize on it.

I've been curious, what are the advantages to using posix_spawn(2) instead of fork(2) + execve(2)?

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Steve Checkoway

    "Anyone who says that the solution is to educate the users
    hasn't ever met an actual user." -- Bruce Schneier

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