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1003.1d-99 #103
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Interpretation Number: XXXX
Topic: posix_spawn
Relevant Sections: 3.1.6
PASC Interpretation Request: (Defect Report)
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7 Defect Report concerning (number and title of International Standard
or DIS final text, if applicable):
Advanced Realtime Extensions: IEEE Std 1003.1d-1999
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8 Qualifier (e.g. error, omission, clarification required):
2
Error=1 , Omission=2, Clarification=3
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9 References in document (e.g. page, clause, figure, and/or table
numbers):
3.1.6
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10 Nature of defect (complete, concise explanation of the perceived
problem):
1003.1d, Section 3.1.6.2 (d14,p22,l368-370)
omits to say when the change of default signal behavior
takes place.
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11 Solution proposed by the submitter (optional):
Add to step 2, after signal mask, "signal default actions"
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Interpretation response
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The standard does not speak to this issue, and as such no conformance
distinction can be made between alternative implementations based on
this. This is being referred to the sponsor.
Rationale
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This appears to be an omission.
Notes to project editor (not part of this interpretation):
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The 1003.1 revision should accept the solution proposed in section
11 above.
Forwarded to Interpretations group: 21 May 2000
Proposed resolution: 28 May 2000
Finalised Interpretation: 25 July 2000