4770092: (process) Process.destroy does not kill multiple child processes

[Dave Bristor]

Fixing a popular bug is a Good Thing.  I will sponsor the effort.  Please 
note, though, that it is a P4 bug, and we at Sun will be able to provide 
limited resources.  I recently took ownership of java.lang.Process, and I am 
still only marginally familiar with the code (swamped with other duties!), 
thought we can enlist others to help with code review.

Thanks,
	Dave

Alistair Low wrote:
> Hi list,
> 
> I'd like to fix bug 4770092, and I believe that this is possible on 
> Windows 2000 and above using Job objects - I have fixed a similar bug 
> previously in STLplus 3. I notice that JDK 6 ceased support for Windows 
> 98 and ME, which simplifies the work as the Job concept is applicable to 
> all supported Windows versions. I have read the guide at 
> http://openjdk.java.net/contribute/ and so I would like to ask if anyone 
> has any comments to make before I produce a patch.
> 
> Thanks,
> Alistair Low