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dup

Syntax

 
#include <unistd.h>

int dup(int old_handle);

Description

This function duplicates the given file handle. Both handles refer to the same file and file pointer.

Return Value

The new file handle, or -1 if error.

Portability

ANSI/ISO C No
POSIX 1003.2-1992; 1003.1-2001

Example

 
do_file(dup(fileno(stdin)));


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