8.9. User API for Solaris threaded applications
The new user thread library provides for source compatibility with Solaris user thread routines. This allows applications that are run on Solaris systems to be recompiled without changing their application source code so that they can run on AIX beginning with Version 5.2. The API for Solaris threaded applications for AIX 5L Version 5.2 is designed to be compatible with Solaris Version 8 of the thread library.
The Solaris user thread library does not alter the Pthread library, so compatibility with POSIX and X/Open standards for Pthreads are maintained on AIX. The Solaris user threads support is implemented on top of the Pthreads; therefore, existing POSIX thread applications will not be affected ...
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