paul@deadpup.UUCP (paul) (03/18/89)
In Sys V r2 or r3 is there a way (without kernal modifications) to surrender ones time slice without invoking sleep or such a pause/alarm type operation. I need to poll for an event with a user process, and the one sec. granularity of sleep/alarm is too coarse, but I don't need to hammer the poll for an entire time slice if I don't initially see it. If it's not possible/practical, I know that there are a number of other potential solutions, but if there is a solution of this nature, it'll make the problem a bit nicer. Mail responses, and I'll summarize if appropriate. Paul J. Mech oucsace.cs.OHIOU.EDU!deadpup!paul uiucuxc!oucs!oucsace!deadpup!paul