RE: [sv-ec] fork...join_none in functions, and final blocks

From: Jonathan Bromley <jonathan.bromley_at_.....>
Date: Sat Nov 25 2006 - 02:49:13 PST
> The discussion on whether fork...join_none is legal has 
> been settled; that is Mantis item 1615.

Thanks.  I'm not very good at keeping track of these things...
 
> With regards to final blocks, I don't believe allowing fork..join_none in functions adds anything new.

> [...] Evidently, processes triggered (or indirectly spawned) 
> from within a final block are not executed, 

OK, that makes perfect sense.  It's a potential trap for users
though; an obligation on trainers like me to ensure that our
trainees are aware of it!

Thanks for the clarifications
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