Re: configuration files

[Dan Melomedman <dan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Chris Pressey wrote:
> Well, then I have to wonder why so many seemingly redundant processes
> are needed.  Using messages instead of signals, couldn't process 117
> wait for any of it's children to send it an 'exit' message, then restart
> just that child?
> 
> -Chris

Because redundancy and simplicity are the features. Otherwise you have
the funnel design which needs more complexity and if such a supervisor is
busted, then it affects all your services, not just one.