So, the story so far is that some responders avoid the question of the warning against using threads in threads. Conversely, an anonymous poster claims the warning can simply be removed. My position is that the correct use of Perl threads and forks is best derived from the pre-existing theory (described surprisingly well on Wikipedia). I have two critics Tye and browserUK who on the one hand make no comment about this warning but are clearly knowledgable about the Perl implementation.

My challenge to anyone who wants to participate in the public interest is to engage with me in a competition to propose alternative and accurate documentation to threads that enables the reader to have a clear understanding of when to use threads versus forks. I don't set a time limit and I am starting my own efforts forthwith. Submissions, when ready should be linked in a reply to this topic.

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In reply to Re: threads->create hangs by anonymized user 468275
in thread threads->create hangs by duane_ellis2

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