NAME
explain_socket_or_die - create an endpoint and report errors
SYNOPSIS
#include <libexplain/socket.h>
void explain_socket_or_die(int domain, int type, int protocol);
DESCRIPTION
The explain_socket_or_die function is used to call the socket(2) system
call. On failure an explanation will be printed to stderr, obtained
from explain_socket(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_socket_or_die(domain, type, protocol);
domain The domain, exactly as to be passed to the socket(2) system
call.
type The type, exactly as to be passed to the socket(2) system call.
protocol
The protocol, exactly as to be passed to the socket(2) system
call.
Returns:
This function only returns on success. On failure, prints an
explanation and exits.
SEE ALSO
socket(2)
create an endpoint for communication
explain_socket(3)
explain socket(2) errors
exit(2) terminate the calling process
COPYRIGHT
libexplain version 0.19
Copyright (C) 2008 Peter Miller
explain_socket_or_die(3)