NAME

abort − generate a fault

USAGE

abort()

DESCRIPTION

Abort executes an instruction that is illegal in user mode.  This sends a signal that terminates the process.  A traceback may then be performed on the program (/com/tb). 

NOTES

The abort function does not flush standard I/O buffers.  Use fflush(3S) to accomplish this.

DIAGNOSTICS

Usually “IOT trap” from the Shell. 

RELATED INFORMATION

sigvec(2), exit(2)