SVR5
proc_unref(D3)
proc_unref --
release a reference to a process
Synopsis
#include <sys/ddi.h>
void proc_unref(void *pref);
Description
The proc_unref function can be used
to release a reference to a process identified by the parameter pref.
Arguments
pref-
Identifier obtained by a previous call to
proc_ref(D3).
Return values
None
Usage
There must be a matching call to proc_unref for every
previous call to
proc_ref(D3).
Processes can exit even though they are referenced by drivers.
In this event, reuse of pref will be deferred
until all driver references are given up.
Context and synchronization
Non-blockable, interrupt, user, or blockable
context.
Hardware applicability
All
Version applicability
ddi:
3, 5, 5mp, 6, 6mp, 7, 7mp, 7.1, 7.1mp, 8, 8mp
References
proc_ref(D3),
proc_signal(D3),
proc_valid(D3)
19 June 2005
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OpenServer 6 and UnixWare (SVR5) HDK - June 2005