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Old 03-10-2010
file name from file descriptor

Hi

Can we get the full path of the filename from file descriptor.

pread64(405, "0602\0\0\0960EB9DC BC7F9".., 16384, 0x0000000583AE4000) = 16384

How do i get the filename with full path of the file with fd=405

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Old 03-10-2010
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Originally Posted by xiamin
pread64(405, "0602\0\0\0960EB9DC BC7F9".., 16384, 0x0000000583AE4000) = 16384

How do i get the filename with full path of the file with fd=405
You can use the pfiles command.
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