1explain_fstat_or_die(3) Library Functions Manual explain_fstat_or_die(3)
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6 explain_fstat_or_die - get file status and report errors
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9 #include <libexplain/fstat.h>
10 void explain_fstat_or_die(int fildes, struct stat *buf);
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13 The explain_fstat_or_die function is used to call the fstat(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 explain_fstat_or_die(fildes, buf);
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22 fildes The fildes, exactly as to be passed to the fstat(2) system
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25 buf The buf, exactly as to be passed to the fstat(2) system call.
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32 fstat(2)
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35 explain_fstat(3)
36 explain fstat(2) 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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46 explain_fstat_or_die(3)