Re: killproc

From: John Talbut (john_at_dpets.demon.co.uk)
Date: 11/30/05

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    Tim Ruehsen wrote:
    >>I have an external programme that is calling for the function killproc.
    >> This is apparently not available in Debian Sarge.
    >>
    >>What is the policy? What is the story? What should be used instead?
    >
    >
    > If you are using killproc for sending signals to processes by name (instead of
    > by processid) give killall a try. It belongs to the packet 'psmisc'.
    >
    > Tim
    >
    Yes, thanks. pkill also seems to be a possibility. And I would like to
    know more. Debian does not seem to give any explanation as to why it
    does not use killproc. Do they suggest an "official" alternative?

    John 

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