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< Erlang bugs mailing list ~ [erlang-questions] Erlang's process not killed by exit sign |
| rvirding |
 Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:37 pm |
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2009/10/29 Ulf Wiger <ulf.wiger@erlang-consulting.com>
> Robert Virding wrote:
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>> BUT when I do exit(kill) I send a type 2 signal with value 'kill' which
>> doesn't behave as a type 3 'kill' signal though the name is the same. This
>> is inconsistent, and I don't like inconsistencies. There are two different
>> solutions: either send out real type 3 kill signals; or send out type 2
>> 'killed' signals as if I had received a type 3 signal. Both are
>> consistent,
>> but which is best?
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> Why send out type 3 kill signals?
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> What is that consistent with?
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> I think the consistent behaviour would be to send out type 2
> 'killed' signals.
I quite agree Ulf, I think that would be best too. I just wanted some form
of discussion so we could get a change from what it is today so I presented
the two alternatives as I saw them.
Robert
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