NOSTK(2) UNIX Programmer's Manual NOSTK(2) NAME nostk - allow process to manage its own stack (2BSD) SYNOPSYS nostk(); DESCRIPTION _N_o_s_t_k informs the system that the process wishes to manage its own stack. The system releases the stack segment(s) it has reserved, making them available for allocation (via _b_r_k(2)) by the user. C programs should use _n_o_s_t_k only with great caution and understanding of the C language calling and stack conven- tions. It is most useful for assembler programs that want to use the entire available address space. SEE ALSO stack(5) BUGS _N_o_s_t_k is unique to the PDP-11 and 2BSD; its use is discouraged. Printed 11/26/99 June 24, 1987 1