NAME
explain_stat_or_die - get file status and report errors
SYNOPSIS
#include <libexplain/stat.h>
void explain_stat_or_die(const char *pathname, struct stat *buf);
DESCRIPTION
The explain_stat_or_die function is used to call the stat(2) system
call. On failure an explanation will be printed to stderr, obtained
from explain_stat(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_stat_or_die(pathname, buf);
pathname
The pathname, exactly as to be passed to the stat(2) system
call.
buf The buf, exactly as to be passed to the stat(2) system call.
Returns:
This function only returns on success. On failure, prints an
explanation and exits.
SEE ALSO
stat(2) get file status
explain_stat(3)
explain stat(2) errors
exit(2) terminate the calling process
COPYRIGHT
libexplain version 0.19
Copyright (C) 2008 Peter Miller
explain_stat_or_die(3)