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

[Kelly O'Hair]

Also keep in mind that it is our intention to move to Windows XP as
the default build system and using Visual Studio C/C++ .NET 2008.
This may or may not make the job easier.
Just thought I would mention it.

-kto


Dave Bristor wrote:
> 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