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Add note that there is a kernel-imposed limit on the number of threads

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in a KSE group that may be simultaneously blocked in the kernel.
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Archie Cobbs 2002-10-08 22:42:42 +00:00
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@ -198,6 +198,13 @@ it is added to the KSE group's list of
threads.
This list is presented to the user code at the next upcall as a linked list
of thread mailboxes.
.Pp
There is a kernel-imposed limit on the number of threads in a KSE group
that may be simultaneously blocked in the kernel (this number is not
currently visible to the user).
When this limit is reached, upcalls are blocked and no work is performed
for the KSE group until one of the threads completes (or a signal is
received).
.\"
.Ss Managing KSEs
.\"