... This FAQ is designed to answer several frequently asked questions about Linux threads. For an in-depth view of threads or Linux threads join the discussions on comp.os.linux.development.system (c.o.l.d.s) . ... What are threads (user/kernel)? ... Does Linux support threads? ... Is there a system call I can use to access kernel threads? ... Is there sample code I can use to test out kernel-space threads? ... Are there threading libraries? ... What applications or libraries currently use threads? ...