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Manual — AIX RT 2.2.1

812 entries

1. Commands

300Handles special line-motion functions for DASI 300/300s work stations.
4014Formats a full page 66-line screen display for a Tektronix 4014 work station.
450Handles special line-motion functions for the DASI 450 work station
CvtMoves old UUCP files into new BNU directories.
acctProvides accounting shell procedures.
acctcmsProduces command usage summaries from accounting records.
acctcomDisplays selected process accounting record summaries.
acctconPerforms connect-time accounting.
acctdusg, acctdiskPerforms disk-usage accounting.
acctmergMerges total accounting files.
acctprcPerforms process accounting.
actmanLets you interact with multiple virtual terminals.
adbProvides a general purpose debugger.
adminCreates and initializes SCCS files.
aliLists mail aliases and their addresses.
annoAnnotates messages.
apParses and reformats addresses.
arMaintains portable libraries used by the linkage editor.
arithmeticTests arithmetic skills.
asAssembles a source file.
batch, atRuns commands at a later time.
awkFinds lines in files matching specified patterns and per- forms specified actions on them.
backPlays backgammon.
backupBacks up files.
bannerWrites character strings in large letters to standard output.
dirname, basenameReturns the base name of a string parameter.
bcProvides an interpreter for arbitrary-precision arith- metic language.
bdiffUses diff to find differences in very large files.
bellmailSends messages to system users and displays messages from system users.
bffcreateCreates files in backup format for complete or subset programs in a code service environment.
bfsScans files.
biodd_cfgConfigures the block I/O AIX device driver.
bjPlays blackjack.
bsCompiles and interprets modest-sized programs.
burstExplodes digests into messages.
calDisplays a calendar.
calendarWrites reminder messages to standard output.
catConcatenates or displays files.
cbPuts C source code into a form that is easily read.
ccCompiles C programs.
cdChanges the current directory.
cdcChanges the comments in a Source Code Control System (SCCS) delta.
cflowGenerates a C flow graph of external references.
chgrpChanges the group ownership of a file or directory.
chkcompChecks compatability between a code server and an active- service client.
chmodChanges permission codes.
chngstateChanges the state of a code service client to either active-service or stand-alone.
chownChanges the owner of files or directories.
chparmChanges or examines system parameters.
chrootChanges the root directory of a command.
clriClears the specified i-node.
cmpCompares two files.
colProcesses text having reverse linefeeds and forward/reverse half-linefeeds for output to standard output.
combCombines SCCS deltas.
commSelects or rejects lines common to two sorted files.
compComposes a message.
conferProvides an on-line conferencing system.
configExtracts configuration information from configuration files.
conflictSearches for alias and password conflicts.
connectEstablishes a connection to a remote system.
cpCopies files.
cpioCopies files into and out of archive storage and directo- ries.
cppPerforms file inclusion and macro substitution on C Lan- guage source files.
crapsPlays craps.
crashExamines system images.
cronRuns commands automatically.
crontabSubmits a schedule of commands to cron.
cshInterprets commands read from a file or entered from the keyboard.
csplitSplits files by context.
ctDials an attached terminal and issues a login process.
ctabProduces a collating table.
ctagsMakes a file of tags to help locate objects in source files.
cuConnects directly or indirectly to another UNIX system.
cutWrites out selected fields from each line of a file.
cvidCreates a VRM install diskette for backup purposes.
checkcw, cwPrepares constant-width text for troff.
cxrefCreates a C program cross-reference listing.
dateDisplays or sets the date.
dbxProvides a tool to debug and run programs under AIX.
dcProvides an interactive desk calculator for doing arbitrary-precision integer arithmetic.
dcopyCopies file systems for the best access time.
ddConverts and copies a file.
defkeyDefines keyboard key assignments.
delDeletes files if the request is confirmed.
deltaCreates a delta in a Source Code Control System file.
deroffRemoves nroff, troff, troff, tbl, and eqn constructs from files.
devicesAdds, deletes, changes, and displays device information.
devnmNames a device.
dfReports number of available disk blocks.
diffCompares text files.
diff3Compares three files.
diffmkMarks differences between files.
dircmpCompares two directories and the contents of their common files.
diskusgGenerates disk accounting data by user ID.
displaySelects the physical display that an existing or new virtual terminal uses and sets colors and fonts.
distRedistributes a message to additional addresses.
dosStarts DOS Services.
dosdelDeletes DOS files.
dosdirLists the directory for DOS files.
dosreadCopies a DOS file.
doswriteCopies AIX files to DOS files.
dpParses and reformats dates.
dsipcInstalls the Interprocess Communication key mapping in the kernel.
dsldxprofLoads translate information into the UID/GID translate profiles.
dsstateSets the state of the Distributed Services kernel logic.
dsxlateInstalls Distributed Services UID/GID translate tables into the kernel.
duSummarizes disk usage.
dumpDumps selected parts of an object file.
dumpfmtFormats the VRM dump file.
echoWrites its arguments to standard output.
edEdits text by line.
edconfigEdits values in a sendmail configuration file.
editProvides a simple line editor for the new user.
envSets the environment for execution of a command.
neqn, checkeq, eqnFormats mathematical text for the nroff, troff and troff commands.
errdeadExtracts error records from dump.
errdemonStarts the error-logging daemon.
errpd, errptProcesses a report of logged errors.
errstopTerminates the error-logging daemon.
errupdateUpdates an error report template.
exEdits lines interactively, with screen display.
exprEvaluates arguments as an expression.
factorFactors a number.
ffLists the file names and statistics for a file system.
fileDetermines file type.
findFinds files matching expression.
fishPlays the card game Go Fish.
fmtFormats mail messages prior to sending.
folderSelects and lists folders and messages.
foldersLists folders and messages.
formatFormats diskettes.
fortuneTells a fortune.
forwForwards messages.
fptypeDisplays the floating point configuration of the system.
dfsck, fsckChecks file system consistency and interactively repairs the file system.
fsdbDebugs file systems.
fuserIdentifies processes using a file or file structure.
fwtmpManipulates connect accounting records.
gdevProvides graphical device routines and filters.
gedDisplays, makes, and edits graphical files on Tektronix 4010 terminals.
gendProvides a general graphics device backend.
getCreates a specified version of a Source Code Control System (SCCS) file.
getoptParses command line flags and parameters.
gettextExtracts message/insert/help descriptions.
gettySets the characteristics of ports.
graphDraws a graph.
graphicsAccesses graphical and numerical commands.
greekConverts output for a TELETYPE Model 37 work station to output for other work stations.
grepSearches a file for a pattern.
groupsDisplays your group membership.
gutilProvides graphical utility programs.
hangmanPlays hangman, the word-guessing game.
helpProvides information about a Source Code Control System (SCCS) message or command or about certain non-SCCS com- mands.
hpHandles special functions for the HP2640- and HP2621-series terminals.
hyphenFinds hyphenated words.
idDisplays the system identity of the user issuing the command.
incIncorporates new mail.
initInitializes the system.
install-mhInitializes the MH environment.
installInstalls a command.
installpInstalls a program.
ipcrmRemoves message queue, semaphore set or shared memory identifiers.
ipcsReports inter-process communication facility status.
ipctableCreates, displays, or changes the Distributed Services IPC Queues Table.
istatExamines i-nodes.
joinJoins data fields of two files.
keyboardControls the delay and repetition rates of the keyboard.
killSends a signal to a running process.
killallCancels all processes except the calling process.
ldLinks object files.
lexGenerates a C Language program that matches patterns for simple lexical analysis of an input stream.
liLists the contents of a directory.
lineReads one line from the standard input.
unlink, linkPerforms a link or unlink system call.
lintChecks C programs for potential problems.
lnLinks files.
locatorControls the sample rate of the locator.
loginAllows you to sign on to the system.
lognameDisplays your login name.
lorderFinds the best order for member files in an object library.
lpPrints a file in a format suitable for sending to a line printer.
lsDisplays the contents of a directory.
m4Preprocesses files, expanding macro definitions.
Mail, mailSends and receives mail.
mailstatsDisplays statistics regarding mail traffic.
makeMaintains up-to-date versions of programs.
makekeyGenerates an encryption key.
manDisplay manual entries online.
markCreates, modifies, and displays message sequences.
mdrcAllows you to reinstall a user-created minidisk after you have reinstalled AIX.
mesgPermits or refuses write messages.
mhlProduces formatted listings of messages.
mhmailSends or receives mail.
mhpathPrints full path names of messages and folders .
minidisksAdds, deletes, changes, and displays minidisks.
mkdirMakes a directory.
mkfsMakes a file system.
mknodCreates a special file.
checkmm, mmDisplays or checks documents formatted with Memorandum Macros.
checkmm, mmtTypesets documents, manual pages, view graphs, and slides.
mooPlays a number-guessing game.
mountMakes a file system available for use.
msgchkChecks for messages.
mshCreates a MH shell.
mvMoves files.
mvdirMoves (renames) a directory.
ncheckGenerates path names from i-numbers.
ndtableAccesses the Distributed Services Node Table.
newformChanges the format of a text file.
newgrpChanges your primary group identification.
newsWrites system news items to standard output.
nextShows the next message.
niceRuns a command at a different priority.
nlNumbers lines in a file.
nmDisplays the symbol table of an object file.
nohupRuns a command without hangups and quits.
troff, nroffFormats text for printing devices.
numberDisplays the written form of a number.
odWrites the contents of storage to the standard output.
openOpens a virtual terminal.
packCompresses files.
packfCompresses the contents of a folder into a file.
passwdChanges your login password.
pasteMerges the lines of several files or subsequent lines in one file.
phold, pdisableDisables or reports the availability of login ports.
pgFormats files to the work station.
pickSelects messages by content, and creates and modifies sequences.
piobeWrites a file to standard output in a format suitable for sending to a line printer.
postDelivers a message.
prWrites a file to standard output.
prevShows the previous message.
printEnqueues a file.
profDisplays program profile data.
profilerProfiles the operating system.
prompterInvokes a prompting editor.
protoConstructs a prototype file for a file system.
prsDisplays a Source Code Control System (SCCS) file.
psReports process status.
penable, pshare, pdelay, pstartEnables or reports the availability of login ports.
ptxGenerates a permuted index.
puttextUpdates an output file that contains message/insert/help descriptions.
pwckChecks the password and group files for inconsistencies.
pwdDisplays the path name of the working directory.
pwtableAccesses the Distributed Services Node Security Table.
qdaemonSchedules jobs enqueued by the print command.
quizTests your knowledge.
rcPerforms normal startup initialization.
rcvdistSends a copy of incoming messages to additional recipi- ents.
rcvpackSaves incoming messages in a packed file.
rcvstoreIncorporates new mail from standard input into a folder.
rcvttyNotifies the user of incoming messages.
refileFiles messages in other folders.
regcmpCompiles patterns.
replReplies to a message.
restoreCopies back files created by the backup command.
rmRemoves files or directories.
rmailHandles remote mail received via uucp.
rmdelRemoves a delta from a Source Code Control System (SCCS) file.
rmdirRemoves a directory.
rmfRemoves a folder.
rmmRemoves messages.
runacctRuns daily accounting.
sactDisplays current Source Code Control System (SCCS) file editing status.
sadcProvides a system activity report package.
sagDisplays a graph of system activity.
sarCollects, reports, or saves system activity information.
scanProduces a one line per message scan listing.
sccsdiffCompares two versions of a Source Code Control System (SCCS) file.
sdbProvides a symbolic debugger for C and assembler pro- grams.
sdiffCompares two files and displays the differences in a side-by-side format.
sedProvides a stream editor.
sendSends a message.
sendmailRoutes mail for local or network delivery.
setdmaSets the DMA channel of the specified adapter.
setmntCreates mount table.
shInterprets commands read from a file or entered at the keyboard.
shlibCreates a shared library.
showShows messages.
shutdownEnds system operation.
sizeDisplays the section sizes of common object files.
skulkerCleans up file systems by removing unwanted files.
sleepSuspends execution for an interval.
slocalProcesses incoming mail.
snoProvides a SNOBOL interpreter.
sortSorts or merges files.
sortmSorts messages.
soundControls the volume and click of the keyboard speaker.
spellFinds spelling errors.
splineInterpolates smooth curve.
splitSplits a file into pieces.
splpChanges or displays printer driver settings.
spostDelivers a message.
statProvides tools for analyzing numerical data.
stripRemoves symbol and line number information from a common object file.
sttySets, resets, or reports work station operating parame- ters.
suObtains the privileges of another user, including super- user authority.
sumDisplays the checksum and block count of a file.
syncUpdates the superblock and writes buffered files to the fixed disk.
syslogdReads and logs messages.
untab, tabChanges spaces into tabs or tabs into spaces.
tabsSets tab stops on work stations.
tailWrites a file to standard output, beginning at a speci- fied point.
tapechkPerforms consistency checking of the streaming tape device.
tarManipulates archives.
tblFormats tables for the nroff, troff and troff commands.
tcSimulates phototypesetter output for a Tektronix 4014 work station.
tctlGives commands to streaming tape.
teeDisplays the output of a program and copies it into a file.
termdefQueries terminal characteristics.
testEvaluates conditional expressions.
ticTranslates terminfo files from source to compiled format.
timeTimes the execution of a command.
timexTimes a command, and reports process data and system activity.
tlogStops or restarts sending of terminal I/O to a daemon.
tloggerGathers I/O from a terminal and writes it to a log file.
tocProvides graphical table of contents routines.
touchUpdates the access and modification times of a file.
tplotProduces plotting instructions for a particular work station.
tputQueries the terminfo file.
trTranslates characters.
traceStarts the trace function.
trcrptFormats a report from the trace log file.
trcstopStops the trace function.
trcupdateUpdates trace format templates.
trdiagStarts diagnostics on the token-ring network.
trueReturns an exit value of zero.
tsortSorts an unordered list of ordered pairs (a topological sort).
tttPlays tic-tac-toe.
ttyWrites to standard output the full path name of your work station.
turnonTurns on execute permission for games.
ugtableCreates, displays, and changes the Distributed Services Network Users/Groups Table.
umaskDisplays and sets file-creation permission code mask.
unmount, umountUnmounts a previously mounted file system, directory, or file.
unameDisplays the name of the current operating system.
ungetCancels a previous get command.
uniqDeletes repeated lines in a file.
unitsConverts units in one measure to equivalent units in another measure.
updatepUpdates one or more programs.
adduser, usersAdds, deletes and changes user and group information.
uucheckChecks for files and directories required by BNU.
uucicoFile transport program for the BNU facility.
uucleanupDeletes selected files older than a specified number of hours from the BNU spool directory or a named directory.
uucpCopies files from one AIX system to another AIX system.
uulogProvides information about uucp and uux activities on a system.
uunameProvides information about other systems accessible to the local system.
uupickAccepts or rejects files transmitted to a user.
uuschedSchedules work for the BNU file transport program.
uustatReports the status of and provides rudimentary job control for BNU commands.
uutoCopies public files from one AIX system to another AIX system, with local system control of file access.
Uutry, uukick, uutryContacts a remote system with debugging turned on.
uuxRuns a command on another AIX system.
uuxqtExecutes remote command requests.
valValidates Source Code Control System (SCCS) files.
varyoffRemoves an external disk drive from the operating system configuration.
varyonMakes an external disk drive and any minidisks or file systems defined on it available for use.
vcSubstitutes assigned values in place of keywords.
verifyTurns write verification on or off for a particular mini- disk.
vedit, view, viEdits files with a full screen display.
vmhInvokes a visual interface for use with MH commands.
vrm2rtfontConverts a standard AIX font file to RT PC rtx font format.
vrmconfigInstalls peripheral devices.
wallWrites a message to all logged-in users.
wcCounts the number of lines, words, and characters in a file.
whatDisplays identifying information in files.
whatnowInvokes a prompting interface for draft disposition.
whoIdentifies the users currently logged in.
whomLists the addresses of the proposed recipients of a message and verifies the addresses.
writeSends messages to other users on the system.
writesrvAllows Distributed Services users to send messages to and receive messages from a remote system.
wumpPlays the game Hunt the Wumpus.
xargsConstructs argument lists and runs commands.
xdbxProvides an overlaying X-Window application for the dbx symbolic debugger.
yaccGenerates a LR(1) parsing program from input consisting of a context-free grammar specification.

2. System Calls

accessDetermines the accessibility of a file.
acctEnables and disables process accounting.
alarmSets a process's alarm clock.
auditEnables and disables auditing.
auditlogAppends an audit record to the audit trail file.
auditprocGets and sets the audit state of a process.
auditsysGets and sets the audit state of the system.
sbrk, brkChanges data segment space allocation.
chdirChanges the current directory.
chmodChanges file access permissions.
chownx, chownChanges the owner and group IDs of a file.
chrootChanges the effective root directory.
closeCloses the file associated with a file descriptor.
creatCreates a new file or rewrites an existing file.
disclaimDisclaims content of a memory address range.
dsstateControls the kernel operations related to Distributed Services.
dupDuplicates an open file descriptor.
exec: execl, execv, execle, execve, execlp, execvp, execExecutes a file.
_exit, exitTerminates a process.
fclearMakes a hole in a file.
fcntlControls open file descriptors.
forkCreates a new process.
fsyncWrites changes in a file to permanent storage.
ftruncateMakes a file shorter.
ffullstat, fullstatProvides information about a file or path to a file.
getgroupsGets the group access list.
getpgrp, getppid, getpidGets the process, process group, and parent process IDs.
geteuid, getgid, getegid, getuidGets the real user, effective user, real group, and effective group IDs.
ioctlControls input/output devices.
waitvm, iplvmStarts a virtual machine or waits for one to terminate.
killSends a signal to a process or to a group of processes.
linkCreates an additional directory entry for an existing file.
loadtblInstalls or queries configuration information in the kernel.
lockfLocks a region of a file for exclusive access.
lseekMoves read/write file pointer.
mkdirCreates a directory.
mknodCreates a directory, a special file, or an ordinary file.
mntctlReturns information about a node's mounts or unmounts virtual file systems.
mountMounts a file system.
msgctlProvides message control operations.
msggetGets a message queue identifier.
msgrcvReads a message from a queue.
msgsndSends a message.
msgxrcvReceives an extended message.
niceChanges the priority of a process.
openOpens a file for reading or writing.
pauseSuspends a process until a signal is received.
pipeCreates an interprocess channel.
plockLocks the process, text, or data in memory.
profilStarts and stops execution profiling.
ptraceTraces the execution of another process.
readx, readReads from file.
rebootRestarts the current virtual machine.
renameRenames a directory or a file within a file system.
rmdirRemoves a directory file.
selectChecks the I/O status of multiple file descriptors and message queues.
semctlControls semaphore operations.
semgetGets a set of semaphores.
semopPerforms semaphore operations.
setgroupsSets the group access list.
setpgrpSets the process group ID.
setgid, setuidSets a process's user and group IDs.
shmatAttaches a shared memory segment or a mapped file to the current process.
shmctlControls shared memory operations.
shmdtDetaches a shared memory segment.
shmgetGets shared memory segment.
sigblockBlocks signals.
signalSpecifies the action to take upon receipt of a signal.
sigpauseAtomically releases blocked signals and waits for an interrupt.
sigsetmaskSets the current signal mask.
sigstackSets and gets signal stack context.
sigvecSelects enhanced signal facilities.
fstat, statGets the status of a file.
stimeSets the time.
syncUpdates the superblock, i-nodes, and delayed blocks.
timeGets the time.
timesGets process and child process times.
ulimitSets and gets user limits.
umaskSets and gets the value of the file creation mask.
umountUnmounts a file system.
unamex, unameGets the name of the current AIX system.
unlinkRemoves a directory entry.
usrinfoGets and sets user information about the owner of the calling process.
ustatGets file system statistics.
utimeSets file access and modification times.
uvmountUnmounts a device, directory, or file.
vhangupPerforms a virtual hangup on the current control ter- minal.
vmountMounts a directory or a regular file.
waitWaits for a child process to stop or terminate.
writex, writeWrites to a file.

3. Library Functions and Subroutines

BSD 4.3 library, BSDDescribes the 4.3BSD functions provided by AIX.
DOS services library, DOSProvides access to DOS files and diskettes.
NCcoluniq, NCeqvmap, _NCxcol, _NLxcol, NCcollateCollates characters for international character support.
NCctypeClassify characters for international character support environments.
NCstringPerforms operations on strings.
NLcharHandles data type NLchar.
NLunescstr, NLflatstr, NLescstrTranslates strings of characters.
NLgetctabFinds and maps character collating and classification tables to code points.
NLgetfileGets parameter file for international character support.
NLstringPerforms operations on strings containing code points.
NLstrtimeFormats time and date.
NLtmtimeSets a time structure from string data.
l64a, a64lConverts between long integers and base-64 ASCII strings.
abortGenerates an IOT fault to terminate the current process.
absReturns the absolute value of an integer.
acceptAccepts a connection on a socket.
alphasortProvides a comparison function for sorting alphabet- ically.
assertVerifies a program assertion.
bzero, ffs, bcmpPerforms byte operations on strings of variable length.
bessel: j0, j1, jn, y0, y1, yn, besselComputes Bessel functions.
bindBinds a name to a socket.
bsearchPerforms a binary search.
cfgabddsBuilds and initializes a Define_Device Structure, and then issues a Define_Device SVC.
cfgadevAdds a device.
cfgamniAdds a minidisk.
cfgaplyApplies configuration information.
cfgcadszAdds or replaces a stanza in an attribute file.
cfgcclsfCloses an attribute file.
cfgcdlszDeletes a stanza from an attribute file.
cfgcopsfOpens an attribute file.
cfgcrdszReads an attribute file stanza.
cfgddevDeletes a device.
cfgdmniDeletes a minidisk.
cfggetbpReturns the associated scan directory pointer for a device iodn.
clockReports CPU time used.
connectInitiates a connection on a socket.
convTranslates characters.
copysignCopies the sign of a double-precision floating-point number.
create_ipc_profCreates a profile for an IPC queue.
encrypt, cryptEncrypts user passwords.
ctermidGenerates a file name for terminal.
localtime, gmtime, asctime, tzset, ctimeConverts date and time to string representation.
ctypeClassifies characters.
cursesControls cursor movement and windowing.
cuseridGets the alphanumeric user name associated with the current process.
dbmPerforms data base operations.
del_ipc_profDeletes an IPC queue profile.
directoryPerforms operations on directories.
dosassignAssigns one DOS Services drive to another.
doschdirChanges the current DOS Services directory or current drive.
doschmodChanges the mode of a DOS file.
doscloseCloses a DOS file.
doscreateCreates a DOS file.
dosdupDuplicates a DOS Services file handle.
dosexecveExecutes a program with a DOS path name.
dosnext, dosfirstFinds DOS files that match a pattern.
dosfsyncSynchronizes a specified DOS file.
dosinitInitializes the DOS Services environment.
doslockLocks or unlocks a region in a DOS file.
dosmkdirCreates a directory.
dosmktempCreates a DOS temporary file.
dosopenOpens a DOS file.
dospwdGives the full path name of the current directory.
dosreadReads from a DOS file.
dosrenameRenames a DOS file.
dosrmdirRemoves a DOS Services directory.
dosseekMoves the DOS file read/write pointer.
dosfstat, dosstatGets the status of a DOS file.
dostouchChanges the modification date of a DOS file.
dosunlinkUnlinks (deletes) a DOS file.
dosreopen, dosunopenPasses the DOS Services environment from a parent process to a child process.
dosustatGets the status of a given DOS Services device.
doswriteWrites to a DOS file.
drand48Generates uniformly distributed pseudo-random number sequences.
drsnidd, drsnameReturns the associated node ID for a given node nickname or the associated nickname for a given node ID.
dup2Duplicates an open file descriptor.
fcvt, gcvt, ecvtConverts a floating-point number to a string.
etext, edata, endDefines the last location of a program.
endserventGets service entry.
erfc, erfComputes the error and complementary error functions.
errunixLogs application errors.
log, log10, pow, sqrt, expComputes exponential, logarithm, power, and square root functions.
extended curses library, extendedControls cursor movement and windowing.
fflush, fcloseCloses or flushes a stream.
ferror, clearerr, fileno, feofChecks the status of a stream.
ceil, fmod, fabs, floorComputes floor, ceiling, remainder, absolute value func- tions.
freopen, fdopen, fopenOpens a stream.
fpfpPerforms ANSI/IEEE floating-point operations.
fwrite, freadPerforms binary input/output.
ldexp, modf, frexpManipulates parts of floating-point numbers.
rewind, ftell, fseekRepositions the file pointer of a stream.
ftokGenerates a standard interprocess communication key.
ftwWalks a file tree.
gammaComputes the logarithm of the gamma function.
fgetc, getchar, getw, getcGets a character or word from an input stream.
getcwdGets the path name of the current directory.
getdtablesizeGets descriptor table size.
NLgetenv, getenvReturns the value of an environment variable.
getgrgid, getgrnam, setgrent, endgrent, getgrentAccesses group file entries.
gethostbyname, sethostent, endhostent, gethostbyaddrGets network host entry.
sethostid, gethostidGets or sets the unique identifier of the current host.
sethostname, gethostnameGets or sets the name of the current host.
setitimer, getitimerGets and sets value of internal timer.
getloginGets the user's login name.
getnetbyaddr, getnetbyname, setnetent, endnetent, getnetentGets network entry.
getoptGets flag letters from the argument vector.
getpassReads a password.
getpeernameGets the name of the connected peer.
getprotobynumber, getprotobyname, setprotoent, endprotoent, getprotoentGets protocol entry.
getpwGets a password file entry, given the user ID.
getpwuid, getpwnam, setpwent, endpwent, getpwentGets a password file entry.
fgets, getsGets a string from a stream.
getsocknameGets the socket name.
setsockopt, getsockoptGets and sets options on sockets.
gettimeofdayObtains current time.
getuinfoFinds the value associated with a user information name.
getutentAccesses utmp file entries.
getwdGets current directory path name.
gscarcDraws a circular arc between two points.
gscattSets the attributes of the single-color cursor.
gsccnvConverts a circular arc or full circle into a polyline.
gscirDraws a circle.
gsclrsClears the screen, filling it with the background color.
gscmapSpecifies the color mapping.
gscrcaDraws a circular arc between two angles.
gsdjplyDraws a polyline, a set of lines that connects a sequence of points.
gsdpikDefines the closing delimiter for a group of GSL output functions.
gsearaDraws an elliptical arc between two angles.
gsearcDraws an elliptical arc between two points.
gsecnvConverts an ellipse to a polyline.
gsecurErases the cursor, making it invisible.
gsellDraws an ellipse.
gsepikDefines the beginning delimiter for a group of GSL output primitive functions.
gseplyDefines the end of an area to fill.
gsevdsDisables the reporting of events.
gsevenEnables the reporting of events.
gsevwtWaits for an input event.
gsfattSets the fill attributes.
gsfciFills a circle.
gsfellFills an ellipse.
gsfplyDraws a filled polygon.
gsfrecDraws a filled rectangle.
gsgtxtWrites geometric text.
gsinitInitializes the GSL subroutines.
gslattSets the line attributes.
gslcatSets the locator attributes.
gslineDraws a line between two points.
gslockPostpones signal processing.
gslopSpecifies the logical operation used when drawing lines.
gslpatSets the LPFK indicators.
gsmaskDefines planes to be modified.
gsmattSets the polymarker attribute.
gsmcatSets the cursor attributes.
gsmcurMoves the cursor and makes it visible.
gsmultDraws a multiline, a set of lines that connect alternate pairs of points in a sequence.
gspclsDefines the end of a shape to fill.
gsplymDraws a polymarker, a marker at each of a set of speci- fied points.
gspolyDraws a polyline, a set of lines that connects a sequence of points.
gsppSets plotter pen speed.
gsqdspReturns characteristics of the display monitor and adapter.
gsqfntReturns information about the current font.
gsqgtxReturns information about the current geometric font.
gsqlextReturns expanded information about the locator.
gsqlocReturns information about the locator.
gsrrstRestores a rectangular block.
gsrsavSaves a rectangular block.
gstattSets the text attributes for annotated text.
gstermTerminates use of the GSL.
gstextWrites annotated text.
gsulnsSets the user line pattern.
gsunlkResumes signal processing.
gsvgrnSets the valuator granularity.
gsxbltMoves a rectangular block in system or display adapter memory from one location to another.
gsxcnvConverts pixel map data organization.
gsxptrHandles FORTRAN addressing of data.
gsxtatSets the text attributes for annotated text using the rtfont format.
gsxtxtWrites annotated text using the rtfont format.
hcreate, hdestroy, hsearchManages hash tables.
htons, ntohl, ntohs, htonlConvert values between host and Internet network byte order.
hypotComputes the euclidean distance function.
rindex, indexLocates a character in a string.
inet_netof, inet_lnaofManipulation subroutines for Internet addresses.
initgroupsInitializes group access list.
remque, insqueInserts or removes an element in a queue.
killpgSends a signal to a process group.
ltol3, l3tolConverts between 3-byte integers and long integers.
listenListens for connections on a socket.
lognameReturns the login name of the user.
lfind, lsearchPerforms a linear search and update.
free, realloc, calloc, mallocProvides a means to allocate memory.
matherrPerforms an action when a math subroutine encounters an error.
mdverifyControls write-verify operation for a minidisk.
memchr, memcmp, memcpy, memset, bcopy, memccpyPerforms memory operations.
mktempConstructs a unique file name.
monitorStarts and stops execution profiling.
msghelpIssues help text.
msgimedIssues an immediate message.
msgquedIssues a queued message.
msgrtrvRetrieves a message, insert, or help text.
nlistGets entries from a name list.
noclosecopyCopies a file without closing it.
perrorWrites a message explaining a system call error.
plotPerforms graphic output.
pclose, popenInitiates a pipe to or from a process.
fprintf, sprintf, NLprintf, NLfprintf, NLsprintf, printfPrints formatted output.
programmers workbench library, programmersProvides subroutines for compatibility with existing pro- grams.
putchar, fputc, putw, putcWrites a character or a word to a stream.
putenvAlters an environment.
putpwentWrites a password file entry.
fputs, putsWrites a string to a stream.
qsortSorts a table of data in place.
srand, randGenerates pseudo-random numbers.
srandom, initstate, setstate, randomGenerates pseudo-random numbers and changes number gener- ators.
rresvport, ruserok, rcmdAllows execution of commands on a remote host that is running the rshd.
recvfrom, recvmsg, recvReceives a message from a socket.
regex, regcmpCompiles and matches regular-expression patterns.
regexp: compile, step, advance, regexpCompiles and matches regular-expression patterns.
resolverMake, send, and interpret name server information.
rexecAllows command execution on a remote host.
scandirScans a directory.
fscanf, sscanf, NLscanf, NLfscanf, NLsscanf, scanfConverts formatted input.
sendto, sendmsg, sendSends a message from a socket.
setvbuf, setbufAssigns buffering to a stream.
setlinebuf, setbufferAssigns buffering to a stream.
longjmp, setjmpSaves and restores the current execution context.
setreuidSets real and effective user ID.
sputl, sgetlAccesses long numeric data in a machine-independent fashion.
shutdownShuts down part or all of a full-duplex connection.
cos, tan, asin, acos, atan, atan2, sinComputes trigonometric functions.
cosh, tanh, sinhComputes hyperbolic functions.
sleepSuspends execution of the current process for an interval of time.
socketCreates an endpoint for communication and returns a descriptor.
socketpairCreates a pair of connected sockets.
sockets library, socketsProvides communications between processes.
gsignal, ssignalImplements a software signal facility.
standard i/o library, standardPerforms standard buffered input and output operations.
stringPerforms operations on strings.
atof, strtodConverts an ASCII string to a floating-point number.
atol, atoi, strtolConverts a string to an integer.
swabCopies bytes.
openlog, closelog, setlogmask, syslogMakes a system log entry.
systemRuns a shell command.
tblPerforms operations on table files.
termdefQueries terminal characteristics.
tmpfileCreates a temporary file.
tempnam, tmpnamConstructs the name for a temporary file.
trace_onChecks whether trace channel is enabled.
trc_stop, trc_startStarts and stops a trace daemon.
trcunixRecords application trace log entries.
tdelete, twalk, tsearchManages binary search trees.
isatty, ttynameGets the name of a terminal.
ttyslotFinds the slot in the utmp file for the current user.
ungetcPushes a character back into input stream.
utimesSets file times.
varargsHandles a variable-length parameter list.
vfprintf, vsprintf, vprintfFormats a varargs parameter list for output.
vrcpprInstalls or removes a protocol procedure.
wait3Waits for process to terminate.
writevWrites output gathered from multiple buffers.

4. Device Special Files

asySupports the asynchronous adapter.
bioddProvides a programming interface for transmitting and receiving data for adapters that are accessed through the VRM Block I/O Device Manager.
busSupports the hardware bus interface.
configConfigures system device drivers.
bsc, dftProvides 3270 Distributed Function Terminal (DFT) and Binary Synchronous Communications (BSC) capabilities.
errorLogs system events.
fdSupports the diskette device driver.
hdSupports the fixed-disk device driver.
hftImplements a high-function virtual terminal device.
keyboardMaps the 101-Key RT PC keyboard.

5. File Formats

MfileContains the log of medium access control (MAC) frames.
a.outProvides common assembler and link editor output.
a_actionAssociates an audit action name with an audit action identifier.
a_eventAssociates an audit event name with a list of audit action names.
a_stateRecords general and special auditing events.
acctProvides the accounting file format for each process.
arDescribes common archive file format.
attributesDescribes an attribute file format.
auditDescribes the audit trail file format.
autologPerforms login function automatically.
backupCopies file system onto temporary storage media.
cc.cfgDefines values used by the C compiler.
connect.conControls communication connections and data transfer.
coreContains an image of memory at the time of an error.
cpioDescribes copy in and out (cpio) archive file.
ddiContains device-dependent information (ddi).
descriptionsDescribes the meaning of ddi file keywords.
devinfoContains device characteristics.
dirDescribes the format of a directory.
errfileContains system event log.
filesystemsCentralizes file system characteristics.
fontsDefines character fonts for an HFT display device in annotated, geometric, and rtfont formats.
fsContains the format of a file system volume.
fspecSpecifies formatting within text files.
gpsUsed as the format for storing graphics file data as graphic primitive strings.
groupIdentifies a group.
historyContains the history of an installed licensed program product.
inodeDescribes a file system file or directory entry as it appears on a disk.
kafSpecifies how to process ddi keywords and their parame- ters.
masterContains master configuration information.
messageDescribes message, insert, and help formats.
mh-aliasDefines aliases for the Message Handling (MH) Package.
mh-formatDefines message formats for the Message Handling (MH) Package.
mh-mailThe message format for the Message Handling (MH) Package.
mh-profileCustomizes the Message Handling (MH) Package.
mh-tailorDefines how MH commands work.
mhookSpecifies actions to be taken when mail is received.
mnttabProvides a table of mounted file systems.
optionsDefines the valid choices for each ddi option.
passwd.cfgDefines values used by the passwd command.
passwdContains passwords.
plotProvides the graphics interface.
portsDescribes the ports.
portstatusCentralizes commands to control ports.
predefinedProvides information for predefined devices.
profileSets the user environment at login time.
qconfigConfigures a printer queueing system.
rasconfDefines the reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) configuration file.
s_assertHolds integrity assertions for security data.
s_cmdContains the command table for the trusted shell.
s_groupContains security attributes of groups.
s_installContains security-relevant installation information.
s_userContains security attributes of users.
sccsfileContains the Source Code Control System (SCCS) informa- tion.
sendmail.cfContains sendmail configuration file data.
serverattachDescribes the code service state for an RT PC system.
systemIdentifies the system devices.
tarDescribes the tape archive format.
terminfoDescribes terminals by capability.
trdconfDefines the configuration file for Token-Ring diagnos- tics.
trdfileContains the Token-Ring diagnostics log.
wtmp, .ilog, utmpContains user and accounting information.

7. Miscellaneous Facilities

TERMLists conventional names for terminals.
asciiMaps the ASCII character set.
data stream, dataDefines the data stream that an HFT virtual terminal uses in KSR mode.
display symbols, displayDefines the set of character symbols that can be dis- played on an HFT display device in KSR mode.
ebcdicMaps the EBCDIC character set.
environmentDescribes the user environment.
eqncharIdentifies special character definitions for eqn and neqn formatters.
fcntl.hDefines file control options.
fullstat.hDefines the data structure returned by the fullstat system call.
greekMaps Greek characters.
math.hDefines math subroutines and constants.
mmProvides the mm macro package for formatting documents.
mptxProvides the macro package for formatting a permuted index.
mvProvides a troff macro package for typesetting view graphs and slides.
param.hDescribes system parameters.
stat.hDefines the data structure returned by the stat system call.
types.hDefines data types for the system.
values.hDefines machine-dependent values.

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