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Subject: Re: cvs commit: src/lib/libc/gen getpwent.c 
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Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 14:51:44 +0930
From: Mike Smith <mike@smith.net.au>
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> It seems to me that we want the ability to have libc work with older
> kernels?  If so, something along the lines of what peter did with poll()
> in the resolver code would be correct, yes?

What Peter did with poll() doesn't work.

(Yes, it bit me.  Hence being late getting to my mail today).

A kernel from a couple of days ago, and userland built last night 
results in instant resolver failure.

mike