> 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.