07-16-2007
@bigearsbilly:
I can relate to what you are trying to explain, as I've applied the same practically without knowing what is actually being done. Its very clear. Thanks for your explanation!
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explain_fputc_or_die
explain_fputc_or_die(3) Library Functions Manual explain_fputc_or_die(3)
NAME
explain_fputc_or_die - output of characters and report errors
SYNOPSIS
#include <libexplain/fputc.h>
void explain_fputc_or_die(int c, FILE *fp);
DESCRIPTION
The explain_fputc_or_die function is used to call the fputc(3) system call. On failure an explanation will be printed to stderr, obtained
from explain_fputc(3), and then the process terminates by calling exit(EXIT_FAILURE).
This function is intended to be used in a fashion similar to the following example:
explain_fputc_or_die(c, fp);
c The c, exactly as to be passed to the fputc(3) system call.
fp The fp, exactly as to be passed to the fputc(3) system call.
Returns:
This function only returns on success. On failure, prints an explanation and exits.
SEE ALSO
fputc(3)
output of characters
explain_fputc(3)
explain fputc(3) errors
exit(2) terminate the calling process
COPYRIGHT
libexplain version 0.52
Copyright (C) 2008 Peter Miller
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