HP-UX 11i Version 1.6 Release Notes

Programming
Pthread Library (libpthread)
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Pthread Library (libpthread)
The pthread library (libpthread) provides interfaces for developing multi-threaded
applications.
Summary of Change
The pthread library now provides support for the dynamic loading of shared libraries
containing thread local storage (TLS).
Details of Change
The pthread library has implemented interfaces and modules to provide support to the
linker, loader and compiler components for this functionality. These interfaces handle
allocation and initialization of thread local storage for dynamically loaded shared
libraries containing TLS variables.
Impact
No impact.
Compatibility
Not applicable
Performance
No change.
Obsolescence
Not applicable.
Documentation
The pthread (3T) manpage has been updated to reflect that the dynamically loaded
libraries can declare and statically initialize TLS variables.