Re: parallel restore vs. windows

>> HANDLE h = (HANDLE)_beginthreadex(NULL, 0, thread_start, arg, 0, NULL);
>
> This didn't give me any more joy, unfortunately. But you're right, I
> should be using it.
>

Are these threads sharing memory, intentionally or by mistake?

>> if(h)
>> CloseHandle(h);
>
> Umm, even if I wait on the handle using waitForMultipleObjects() ?
>

I was only trying to demonstrate that the value returned by _beginthread can be
managed/closed just like any other win32 HANDLE.

> I am terminating the thread by returning from the thread function. I
> understand this is the recommended way.

I didn't see a CloseHandle on ret_child anywhere. The HANDLE still exists after
the thread exists, you still have to call CloseHandle.

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