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explain_rename_or_die(3) Library Functions Manual explain_rename_or_die(3)

NAME

explain_rename_or_die - change the name of a file and report errors

SYNOPSIS

#include <libexplain/rename.h>

void explain_rename_or_die(const char *oldpath, const char *newpath);

DESCRIPTION

The explain_rename_or_die function is used to call the rename(2) system call. On failure an explanation will be printed to stderr, obtained from explain_rename(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_rename_or_die(oldpath, newpath);
The oldpath, exactly as to be passed to the rename(2) system call.
The newpath, exactly as to be passed to the rename(2) system call.
This function only returns on success. On failure, prints an explanation and exits.

SEE ALSO

rename(2)
change the name or location of a file
explain_rename(3)
explain rename(2) errors
exit(2)
terminate the calling process

COPYRIGHT

libexplain version 1.4
Copyright (C) 2008 Peter Miller