IEEE P1003.1-2008/Cor 2/D4, May 2016
Portable Operating System Interface (POSIX(R)) - Corrigendum 2
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P1003.1-2008/Cor 2/D4, May 2016 is a corrigendum for the Portable Operating System Interface (POSIX(R)) standard, issued for the Computing and Processing field. It is intended to correct or clarify specific technical points in the underlying POSIX specification, helping users apply the requirements more consistently. For organizations working with operating system interfaces, conformance, or software portability, this document supports more accurate interpretation of the standard and reduces the risk of implementation mismatch.
About P1003.1-2008/Cor 2/D4, May 2016
This technical document forms part of the IEEE/POSIX family and addresses targeted corrections to P1003.1. As a corrigendum, its role is generally limited to refining existing text rather than introducing a new baseline specification. That makes P1003.1-2008/Cor 2/D4, May 2016 useful for anyone referencing the POSIX(R) requirements in software design, system behavior, or compliance work. It helps preserve consistency in how interface rules are read, tested, and applied across computing environments.
Where is P1003.1-2008/Cor 2/D4, May 2016 used?
P1003.1-2008/Cor 2/D4, May 2016 is typically used in computing environments where POSIX-compatible behavior matters, such as operating systems, middleware, development toolchains, and software validation workflows. It is relevant to teams that need a common reference for interface behavior, portability, and system-level expectations. Because the subtitle points to Portable Operating System Interface (POSIX(R)) - Corrigendum 2, its main use is in technical review, standards conformance, and specification maintenance rather than in end-user application settings.
Importance in practice
In practice, corrigenda like P1003.1-2008/Cor 2/D4, May 2016 help reduce ambiguity in standards-based work. Clearer wording can support better implementation, more reliable testing, and fewer disputes during procurement or compliance review. For POSIX-related systems, even small corrections may affect portability and interoperability across platforms. Using the corrected text helps engineers and reviewers align on the intended requirements and avoid errors caused by outdated or inconsistent interpretations of the standard.
- POSIX(R) corrigendum
- Operating system interface clarification
- Software portability reference
- Computing and processing context
- Conformance and review support
- Publication Date: 2016
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Computing and Processing
- Official IEEE: Doi link
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