NAME

intro − introduction to compatibility library functions

DESCRIPTION

These functions constitute the compatibility library portion of libc. They are automatically loaded as needed by the C compiler cc(1).  The link editor searches this library under the “−lc” option.  Use of these routines should, for the most part, be avoided.  Manual entries for the functions in this library describe the proper routine to use. 

LIST OF FUNCTIONS

NameAppears on PageDescription
alarmalarm.3cschedule signal after specified time
ftimetime.3cget date and time
getpwgetpw.3cget name from uid
gttystty.3cset and get terminal state (defunct)
nicenice.3cset program priority
pausepause.3cstop until signal
randrand.3crandom number generator
signalsignal.3csimplified software signal facilities
srandrand.3crandom number generator
sttystty.3cset and get terminal state (defunct)
timetime.3cget date and time
timestimes.3cget process times
utimeutime.3cset file times
vlimitvlimit.3ccontrol maximum system resource consumption
vtimesvtimes.3cget information about resource utilization