NAME pthread_self - Obtains the identifier of the current thread SYNOPSIS #include <pthread.h> pthread_t pthread_self(); DESCRIPTION The pthread_self() routine allows a thread to obtain its own identifier. For example, this identifier allows a thread to set its own priority. This value becomes meaningless when the thread object is deleted; that is, when the thread terminates its execution and pthread_detach() is called. RETURN VALUES Returns the identifier of the calling thread to pthread_t. RELATED INFORMATION FUNCTIONS: pthread_create pthread_setprio pthread_setscheduler