[lia64-kernel] Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: clone and clone2

[Ulrich Drepper]

David Mosberger <davidm@hpl.hp.com> writes:

> But if we do that, clone() couldn't be used to specify a fixed size
> stack area that lives in memory that has already been allocated (e.g.,
> as part of a larger structure).
> 
> Seems like a case of damned if you do, damned if you don't...

Simply provide a clone flag.  If not set, clone assumes the memory is
there.  If it is set. clone actually reserves the memory and sets the
stack pointer at the appropriate end.

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