the only time i've made good use of signals is for exiting. you can catch ctrl-c that way, so your app isn't forced to exit without being able to clean up. and

the only time i've made good use of signals is for exiting. you can catch ctrl-c that way, so your app isn't forced to exit without being able to clean up. and you can install a SIGQUIT handler to take action when the os wants you to shut down.