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<P><FONT SIZE=+3>How do I avoid getting zombie threads?</FONT></P>

<P>It has been observed that if you have threads which are attached but
not joined, zombies will likely accumulate in your system. So, either detach
the threads -or- make sure that you join them at some point in the program.</P>

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