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 (instead of newer equivalent routines) is encouraged for the sake of program portability. Manual entries for the functions in this library describe the proper routine to use.

LIST OF FUNCTIONS

NameAppears on PageDescription
 alarmalarm(3C)schedule signal after specified time
clockclock(3C)report CPU time used
ftimetime(3C)get date and time
gttystty(3C)set and get terminal state
nicenice(3C)set program priority
pausepause(3C)stop until signal
randrand(3C)random number generator
srandrand(3C)random number generator
sttystty(3C)set and get terminal state
timetime(3C)get date and time
timestimes(3C)get process times
ulimitulimit(3C)get and set user limits
utimeutime(3C)set file times
vlimitvlimit(3C)control maximum system resource consumption
vtimesvtimes(3C)get information about resource utilization
 

Sun Release 3.2  —  Last change: 20 August 1985