explain_futimes_or_die(3) - Linux man page

Name

explain_futimes_or_die - change file timestamps and report errors

Synopsis

#include <libexplain/futimes.h>
void explain_futimes_or_die(int fildes, const struct timeval *tv);

Description

The explain_futimes_or_die function is used to call the futimes(3) system call. On failure an explanation will be printed to stderr, obtained from explain_futimes(3), and then the process terminates by calling exit(EXIT_FAILURE).

This function is intended to be used in a fashion similar to the following example:

explain_futimes_or_die(fildes, tv);
fildes

The fildes, exactly as to be passed to the futimes(3) system call.

tv

The tv, exactly as to be passed to the futimes(3) system call.

Returns:
This function only returns on success. On failure, prints an explanation and exits.

See Also

futimes(3)

change file timestamps
explain_futimes(3)
explain futimes(3) errors
exit(2)

terminate the calling process

Copyright

libexplain version 0.52
Copyright © 2008 Peter Miller

Referenced By

explain(3)