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Subject: Re: Programmable idling...
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Date: 14 Nov 89 02:16:00 GMT
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In article <89312.165038SML108@PSUVM.BITNET> SML108@PSUVM.BITNET writes:
>Is there a way under System V unix to make a program idle until an interrupt
>condition is generated?

Do you mean to wait for a signal?  If so, then try the pause() call (section 2).
If you mean an actual HARDWARE interrupt, good luck... they're all hidden
in the kernal.

Scott