NAME

pinit − initialize the ports table at system startup

SYNOPSIS

int pinit(maxmsgs)
int maxmsgs;

DESCRIPTION

Pinit initializes the ports mechanism by clearing the ports table and allocating memory for messages.  It should be called only once (usually at system startup).  Argument maxmsgs specifies an upper bound on the number of simultaneously outstanding messages at all ports. 

SEE ALSO

pcreate(2), pdelete(2), psend(2), preceive(2)

December 01, 1986  —  Xinu Programmer’s Manual