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From: henry@utzoo.UUCP (Henry Spencer)
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Subject: Re: The environment of the parent
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Date: Mon, 24-Nov-86 19:02:24 EST
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> Any pointers as to how to get at, and set, the parent's environment would
> be helpful.

You can't.  Only the parent itself can modify the parent's environment.
You will need to either find a different mechanism for communication, or
else enlist the parent's cooperation in some manner.

It is agreed that this is a bit inelegant.
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				Henry Spencer @ U of Toronto Zoology
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