04-22-2009
Quote:
Originally Posted by
KevinADC
Thats a good solution but it will not sort your
but maybe close enough is OK
Thanks. For this particular case, close enough is ok.
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NAME
explain_close_or_die - close a file descriptor and report errors
SYNOPSIS
#include <libexplain/close.h>
void explain_close_or_die(int fildes);
DESCRIPTION
The explain_close_or_die function is used to call the close(2) system call. On failure an explanation will be printed to stderr, obtained
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This function is intended to be used in a fashion similar to the following example:
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fildes The fildes, exactly as to be passed to the close(2) system call.
Returns:
This function only returns on success. On failure, prints an explanation and exits.
SEE ALSO
close(2)
close a file descriptor
explain_close(3)
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