> My thoughts when I first saw this complaint were that it sounds like
> standard Unix operating behaviour: propagate all signals to parent
> processes; when in doubt (ie not trapped), then abort.
>
> Guess we are obliged to take the bad with the good, but I'd have expected
> better from MPE.
 
Many messages on this group have shown backward compatability to be a
key reason for MPE's popularity, user loyalty and occational fanaticism.
Though I find POSIX a desirable addition, it should not come at the
expense of the one element we enjoy the most.
 
Though no one called for a vote on this development, I would classify it
as a bug.
 
 =======================================================================
Guy Smith                                Voice:  804-527-4000 ext 6664
Circuit City Stores, Inc.                  FAX:  804-527-4008
9950 Mayland Drive                      E-Mail:  [log in to unmask]
Richmond, VA 23233-1464         Private E-Mail:  [log in to unmask]
 
The thoughts expressed herein are mine and do not reflect those of my
employer, or anyone with common sense.