R functions for handling multiple processes.

Documentation for package ‘fork’ version 1.2.2

exit	Exit from a child process
fork	Create a new R process using the Unix 'fork' system call
getpid	Obtain the process id for the current process.
handleSIGCLD	Establish or remove a dummy handler for SIGCLD signals
kill	Send a signal to one or more processes.
killall	Send a signal to one or more processes.
restoreSIGCLD	Establish or remove a dummy handler for SIGCLD signals
siglist	Obtain information about signals
signal	Enable or disable handling of signals
signame	Obtain information about signals
sigval	Obtain information about signals
wait	Wait for child process(es) to stop or terminate.