name_attach
name_attach — attaches a name to a task.
Syntax
name_attach (task_name)
Arguments
- task_name
The name to attach to this task.
Returns
t if the name was
successfully attached, otherwise nil.
Description
This function sends a message to the QNX 4 name locator task
(nameloc) to attach a name on this
node. If the name locator is not running or the name has
already been attached by another task, the call will fail.
Example
// attach my name
Gamma> name_attach("firstname");
t
// attach an alternate name
Gamma> name_attach("pseudonym");
t
// attempt to attach my name again
Gamma> name_attach("firstname");
nil
