gethostent()
Read the next line of the host database file
Synopsis:
#include <netdb.h>
struct hostent * gethostent( void );
Library:
libsocket
Use the -l socket option to qcc to link against this library.
Description:
The gethostent() routine reads the next line in the host database file.
Returns:
A pointer to a valid hostent structure, or NULL if an error occurs.
Files:
- /etc/hosts
- Host database file.
- /etc/resolv.conf
- Resolver configuration file.
Classification:
| Safety: | |
|---|---|
| Cancellation point | Yes |
| Interrupt handler | No |
| Signal handler | No |
| Thread | No |
Caveats:
This function uses static data storage; if you need the data for future use, copy it before any subsequent calls overwrite it.
Currently, this function understands only the Internet address format.
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