On the VM Download Page there is a package 'SHUTTRAP' that includes an assembler program that receives the shutdown signal and takes action. If you are assembler minded this is a good place to look to se what happens.
On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 7:24 AM, Jeff Gribbin <jeff.grib...@gmail.com>wrote: > I've been hunting the doc's for more detail on how SIGNAL SHUTDOWN actually > works - assuming that somewhere the process would be documented in terms of > what the to-be-signalled guest has to do to establish the environment and > how CP actually transmits the signal to the said guest. > > So far no luck - it's either in none of the, 'obvious' places or I've > missed it. > > Would some kind soul that knows the answer please point me to the > appropriate doc? No need to describe the process here - a pointer is > really > exactly and all that I need. > > With thanks once again in anticipation. > > Jeff G. >
