GETPID(2) Xinu Programmer's Manual GETPID(2)
NAME
getpid - return the process id of the currently running pro-
cess
SYNOPSIS
int getpid()
DESCRIPTION
_G_e_t_p_i_d returns the process id of the currently executing
process. It is necessary to be able to identify one's self
in order to perform some operations (e.g., change one's
scheduling priority).
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