Last update: 03 June,1998
98 #005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Topic: signal.h Relevant Sections: signal.h Spec: XSH5 Resolution Request: ------------------- There appears to be some confusion in understanding the requirements for the Default actions (i) and (ii) The specification states: i Abnormal termination of the process. The process is terminated with all the consequences of _exit() except that the status is made available to wait() and waitpid() indicates abnormal termination by the specified signal. ii Abnormal termination of the process. Additionally, implementation-dependent abnormal termination actions, such as creation of a core file, may occur. Its not clear that the requirements of (i) for process termination apply to (ii). Resolution Response ------------------- The intent of the specification is that the requirements of (i) do apply to (ii). In a future revision of XSH, the following change should be considered to the default actions i and ii on XSH5, P1131: i Abnormal termination of the process. ii Abnormal termination of the process. Implementation-dependent abnormal termination actions, such as creation of a core file, may also occur. (the last sentence of item ii is EX shaded). Rationale ------------- This change will clarify the requirement but make no normative change. Circulated for review: Jun 3 1998