gtk_timeout_add

[Don Epand <depand cx57304-a phnx1 az home com>]

Hi everyone,
I am using the gtk_timeout_add inside of gtk main. I use this
to update the screen with various time functions. What I am finding
is that this times stops updating the screen when other functions
are called, even functions which are forked. 
The timer calls a callback which updates the screen. Is there a
way to assure that this timer updates the screen even if other
things are happening? I hope I made myself clear.
Don
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