1explain_futimes_or_die(3) Library Functions Manual explain_futimes_or_die(3)
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6 explain_futimes_or_die - change file timestamps and report errors
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9 #include <libexplain/futimes.h>
10 void explain_futimes_or_die(int fildes, const struct timeval *tv);
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13 The explain_futimes_or_die function is used to call the futimes(3) sys‐
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18 This function is intended to be used in a fashion similar to the fol‐
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20 explain_futimes_or_die(fildes, tv);
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22 fildes The fildes, exactly as to be passed to the futimes(3) system
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25 tv The tv, exactly as to be passed to the futimes(3) system call.
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28 This function only returns on success. On failure, prints an
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32 futimes(3)
33 change file timestamps
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35 explain_futimes(3)
36 explain futimes(3) errors
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38 exit(2) terminate the calling process
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41 libexplain version 1.4
42 Copyright (C) 2008 Peter Miller
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