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SPAWN

   Creates a subprocess of the current process. Portions of the
   current process context are copied to the subprocess.

   The RESOURCE_WAIT state is required to spawn a process.
   Requires TMPMBX (temporary mailbox) or PRMMBX (permanent
   mailbox) privilege. The SPAWN command does not manage terminal
   characteristics. The SPAWN and ATTACH commands cannot be used if
   your terminal has an associated mailbox.

   Format

     SPAWN  [command-string]



Additional information available:

Parameter       Qualifiers
/CARRIAGE_CONTROL               /CLI            /INPUT
/KERNEL_THREAD_LIMIT            /KEYPAD         /LOG            /LOGICAL_NAMES
/NOTIFY         /OUTPUT         /PRIVILEGES     /PROCESS        /PROMPT
/SYMBOLS        /TABLE          /TRUSTED        /WAIT
Example