1explain_fcntl_or_die(3) Library Functions Manual explain_fcntl_or_die(3)
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6 explain_fcntl_or_die - manipulate a file descriptor and report errors
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9 #include <libexplain/fcntl.h>
10 int explain_fcntl_or_die(int fildes, int command, long arg);
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13 The explain_fcntl_or_die function is used to call the fcntl(2) system
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18 This function is intended to be used in a fashion similar to the fol‐
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20 int result = explain_fcntl_or_die(fildes, command, arg);
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22 fildes The fildes, exactly as to be passed to the fcntl(2) system
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25 command The command, exactly as to be passed to the fcntl(2) system
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28 arg The arg, exactly as to be passed to the fcntl(2) system call.
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37 fcntl(2)
38 manipulate a file descriptor
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40 explain_fcntl(3)
41 explain fcntl(2) errors
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43 exit(2) terminate the calling process
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46 libexplain version 1.4
47 Copyright (C) 2008 Peter Miller
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51 explain_fcntl_or_die(3)