Unix Programming

reboot
Hi The C program below certainly reboots my Solaris 10 system, but it does not seem to do it cleanly (doesn't send SIGTERM to the running processes). If I run the Solaris reboot command though, that does seem to cleanly reboot. How come? [code] #include <sys/reboot.h> int main(int argc, char* argv[]) ... 20 Jan 2010 14:02

A tool that suggests optimized logic for a piece of code/module/function
On 2010-01-12, scattered <still.scattered(a)gmail.com> wrote: On Jan 12, 11:04�am, acd <acd4use...(a)lycos.de> wrote: On 11 Jan., 21:07, karthikbalaguru <karthikbalagur...(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi, There are certain editors that highlight the syntax/color for datatypes/variables or comments e... 26 Jan 2010 15:30

A tool that suggests optimized logic for a piece of code/module/function
Hi, There are certain editors that highlight the syntax/color for datatypes/variables or comments etc. Similarly, Is there a tool for C language that could suggest an optimized/alternate programming logic for the function that is written ? The optimized/alternate logic can be suggested as soon as we finis... 2 Feb 2010 15:46

when does the system send SIGKLILL
Hi There, My application sometimes randomly receives a SIGKILL signal, gdb would say something like: Program terminated with signal SIGKILL, Killed. The program no longer exists. (gdb) And i have no clue why? When does the system send a SIGKILL? There is no 3rd application send anything to mine.... Thanks f... 16 Jan 2010 15:01

Suggestions needed
Hi all, Small programming assignments whose difficulty levels are gradually increased OR programming assignments that test the knowledge of various aspects of the language are good for students and probably for those who want to learn programming in general BUT there's also another category of people like me who... 10 Jan 2010 15:13

problem with encrypted stream over simple client server link
Hi All, Fir of all, my huge apologies if I am posting this to the wrong group. Post it to C++ and I get complaints that this stuff is too specialised...So here goes: I have implemented a server -- client chat program to help me learn about sockets, pthreads, and openssl libraries. On one machine, Alice, ... 11 Jan 2010 11:59

Replace N leading tabs with 2N spaces
Hello, I'm trying to clean up a C source file with gvim. (Might not be the appropriate tool...) AFAICT, I can delete trailing white space with :%s,[ \t]\+$,,g i.e. delete space and tab occurring at least once before newline However, I don't see how to replace N /leading/ tabs with 2N spaces. (I don't... 7 Jan 2010 13:32

ANN: Seed7 Release 2010-01-03
Hello, I have released a new version of Seed7: seed7_05_20100103.tgz In the Seed7 programming language new statements and operators can be declared easily. Types are first class objects and therefore templates/generics need no special syntax. Object orientation is used when it brings advantages and not in plac... 3 Jan 2010 16:03

why do the Muslims bow down to ward the Ka'
When Islam is against idol worship why do the Muslims bow down to ward the Ka'abah in Their Prayer Kabah is the cubical structure in the city of Mecca, which Muslims face at the time of their prayers. Ka'abah is the Qiblah i.e. the direction Muslims face during their prayers. It is important to note ... 1 Jan 2010 23:55

Increase performance of pseudo terminals?
Hi, I'm using socat and pseudo terminals, to create two virtual serial ports linked with a null modem cable. The purpose of this setup is to allow two applications to communicate with each other, as if they were talking to real serial ports. socat PTY,link=/tmp/ttyS0 PTY,link=/tmp/ttyS1 But I noticed the... 15 Jan 2010 13:49