/sys$common/syshlp/helplib.hlb CC, Run-time functions, kill  *Conan The Librarian (sorry for the slow response - running on an old VAX)

  Sends a signal to a process specified by a process ID (PID).  This
  function does not support the same functionality supported by UNIX*
  systems.  This function is restricted to C and C++ programs that
  include the main() function.

  * UNIX is a trademark of The Open Group.

  Syntax:

       #include <signal.h>

       int kill(int pid, int sig);