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GETW(3) Linux Programmer's Manual GETW(3)
NAME
getw, putw - input and output of words (ints)
SYNOPSIS
#include <stdio.h>
int getw(FILE *stream);
int putw(int w, FILE *stream);
DESCRIPTION
getw reads a word (that is, an int) from stream. It's pro-
vided for compatibility with SVID. We recommend you use
fread(3) instead.
putw writes the word w (that is, an int) to stream. It is
provided for compatibility with SVID, but we recommend you
use fwrite(3) instead.
RETURN VALUES
Normally, getw returns the word read, and putw returns the
word written. On error, they return EOF.
BUGS
The value returned on error is also a legitimate data
value. ferror(3) can be used to distinguish between the
two cases.
CONFORMING TO
SVID
SEE ALSO
fread(3), fwrite(3), ferror(3), getc(3), putc(3)
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