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Syntax to Redirect to Input/Output to in C (UNIX)

I am trying to find the syntax that will let me redirect standard input output toward a named pipe after using the mkfifo() function and creating a child process using fork.

Which man page should I be looking at for the syntax?

Thanks, Aaron

Solution

  • Various sections of man page can serve your various purposes.
    Generally,
    Section 1 contain syntax for executable programs or shell command . 

    man mkfifo

    Section 3 contain syntax for Library call ( used in c programs).

    man 3 mkfifo

    Edit: I think i misunderstood the question..if u need the syntax for a command for redirection, check 

    man dup