Re: Where is pthreads implemented?

On Sunday 20 August 2006 12:35, Irfan Habib wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Where is pthreads implemented in a linux system? Is it in some user
> libraries or in the kernel?
>

You want the Native Posix Thread Library from glibc. The kernel's work is 
mostly via the clone() and futex() syscalls.

Thanks,
Chase
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