[syslog-ng] no $PID macro?

[Roberto Nibali]

>     The log format macro system is a great idea.  However, I didn't see
>     $PID as an option.  Is there a reason for this?  Should I wade through
>     the source and create a patch, or is this an unsolveable problem? 
> 
> You mean the process ID embedded (sometimes) in the program name (when 
> that field is present)?

It's part of the identification when you use the LOG_PID option in 
openlog(). It's not a required option but nevertheless a proper formated 
syslog message should contain it.

> That would be a wonderful patch. A google search shows other people 
> wishing for this earlier in the year.

What is a good reason to have this? If you specify $MSG you will get the 
programme name and pid logged, provided it was specified in openlog().

Is that not what you guys were looking for?

Best regards,
Roberto Nibali, ratz
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