rlm_perl forking zombies

[Boian Jordanov]

On Friday 16 June 2006 12:34, david.suarezdelis at telefonica.es wrote:
> Thanks for the reply!
>
> > david.suarezdelis at telefonica.es wrote:
> > > By itself, this works and no zombies are left behind, as expected.
>
> I understand the problem... How can I use/call the wrapper from rlm_perl
> (if it's possible at all)?

See src/modules/rlm_perl.c Function XS_radiusd_radlog 
this is an wrapper for radlog. Take a look at it and make a wrapper for 
rad_fork.
>
> >   A solution is to modify src/main/threads.c, function
> > reap_children().  Right now it loops over known PIDs, and waits on
> > them.  Change it to wait for any PID, and then look that PID up in the
> > list.  If it's known, it's updated.  Otherwise, the status is tossed.
>
> I have glanced at the code, but I'm not sure I can put time to do that
> at the moment... If there's a way to use the standard wrapper to fork()
> from rlm_perl, I'll do it... Anyway I'll speak with the bosses about
> the possibility...
>
> thanks!
> david
>

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