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    Problem Report Number 0723
    Submitter's Classification Specification problem
    State Resolved
    Resolution Temporary Interpretation (TIN)
    Problem Resolution ID TIN.X.0014
    Raised 1970-01-01 08:00
    Updated 2003-03-13 08:00
    Published 1996-11-01 08:00
    Product Standard Commands and Utilities V2 (UNIX 95)
    Certification Program The Open Brand certification program
    Test Suite VSC version 4.1.5
    Test Identification POSIX.cmd/bg 17
    Specification Commands and Utilities Issue 4 Version 2
    Location in Spec See Problem Text
    Problem Summary TIN4C.00047 An outstanding posix interpretation related to this test exists.
    Problem Text
    This problem was discussed at the last Base WG meeting in Boston
    and it was decided to seek a POSIX interpretation on the subject.
    This is still being discussed in the POSIX interpretation group.

    >From the meeting minutes:
    >
    > > Proposed Resolution 1170/169 (seq 1879)
    > > ---------------------------------------
    > > The group looked at the shell script. Comments were as follows:
    > > o What is the effect of & on SIGTERM?
    > > o & is defined as a background task on Page 52 of the current XSH draft.
    > > o Reference XSH Section 2.12 re shell execution.
    > > o SCO will raise a temporary waiver request.
    > > o Response is pending a .2 interpretation. (No response likely until
    > > c.October.)
    > > o The group agrees there is a possibility of a race condition.
    > >
    > > Andrew took an action to create a .2 interpretation.

    Test Output
    TP Start
    Assertion #17 (C): GA32: bg doesn't read standard input
    Expected exit code = 0; Received 1
    Standard error isn't empty
    Contents of out.stderr:
    expect_after: unexpected timeout
    FAIL

    Review Information

    Review Type TSMA Review
    Start Date null
    Completed null
    Status Complete
    Review Recommendation No Resolution Given
    Review Response
    A temporary interpretation is recommended.

    Review Type SA Review
    Start Date null
    Completed null
    Status Complete
    Review Resolution Temporary Interpretation (TIN)
    Review Conclusion
    A Temporary Interpretation is granted.

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