Re: Pro*C Question: Forking Processes

In article <3225CDCE.167EB0E7_at_dkrz.de> Frank-Michael Zimmer <zimmer_at_dkrz.de> writes:
>Well, while I'm at it:
>
>I have a serious program with a Pro*C program that is to connect to the
>database, and then fork via the unix system call.
>Does anybody know what _exactly_ will happen, especially if one of the
>processes terminates while the other one is to keep on running?
>I have experienced the strangest effects, like pipes misteriously
>refilling themselves, even if they have been emptied _before_ the fork,
>and other strangenesses...
>
>Well, here's a problem to earn you the title "Oracle Guru"... ;)
>
>Thanks,
> Frank-Michael Zimmer

I think this is a UNIX question rather than Oracle question. the two processes are independent execept for a parent-child relationship. if child terminates, parent is not affected unless it's waiting on the child. if parent exits child becomes orphaned.

Don Received on Fri Aug 30 1996 - 00:00:00 CEST