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Implement stack size detection on FreeBSD #159603

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Implement stack size detection on FreeBSD#159603
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opened on Oct 17, 2026

Currently, Python calls pthread_getattr_np() which is... "not portable", as said in the name :-) FreeBSD has a similar function: pthread_attr_get_np() from <pthread_np.h>. I propose using this function to get the stack size on FreeBSD.

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  2. StanFromIreland
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  3. kevinprimeraquecreo-stack
    added this to Project_VKand Project_VKon Oct 18, 2026
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    moved this to Todo in Project_VKon Oct 18, 2026

  5. vstinner commented on Oct 19, 2026

    @vstinner
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    on Oct 19, 2026
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    Note: I created this issue to solve #159535 regression on FreeBSD.

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