Hello,
Im using threads in a recent project. I would like to know whats the difference between:
pthread_kill() and pthread_cancel()
What are the effects of each one?
Thank you!
msr -2 Newbie Poster
gerard4143 371 Nearly a Posting Maven
Hello,
Im using threads in a recent project. I would like to know whats the difference between:
pthread_kill() and pthread_cancel()What are the effects of each one?
Thank you!
If your using Linux/Unix try open a terminal and type
man pthread_kill
man pthread_cancel
and it will retrieve all the info you need.
Vijikumar 0 Newbie Poster
pthread_cancel() : This API used to terminated the another thread, based on cancel ability state the cleanup handlers are called if any handlers are registered before invoking the thread destructor.
pthread_kill() : This API used just like "kill()" API, it raises a signal to thread. It is possible that some times it affects the entire process like when passed SIGKILL to pthread_kill will terminate the entire process.
pthread_kill() can also be used for the activities other than just terminating the thread by passing different signals.
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