pthreads library and clone() syscall on Linux

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Hello,

Are there any issues/problems if a program links with pthreads (i.e.
compiled with -lpthreads), but does NOT use any of the pthreads_XXX
functions and uses the clone() glibc function directly.

I am wondering whether the init routine of pthreads library (which will
get called irrespective of pthreads_XXX function being used or not)
does any setup/initialization that might cause the clone() syscall
used by the program to misbehave or fail?

Any inputs/insights will be really helpful.
Thanks a lot in advance,
A.

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