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Altera_Forum
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19 years ago

diference between vfork() and fork()

hi, I know that in µClinux, the standard system call "fork()" were replaced by "vfork()" I want to know why ? and what diference between them ? best regards
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19 years ago

sdhnain,

fork() requires an MMU...uCLinux is for MMU-less processors. vfork() is similar to fork(), except that it blocks the parent.

Just google "uCLinux fork" and you'll get plenty of useful results.

Cheers,

- slacker