daemonize.h File Reference

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void	daemonize (const char *pidfile)
	Daemonize the program. More...

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Function prototypes for daemonize.c.

Function Documentation

void daemonize

(

const char *

pidfile

)

Daemonize the program.

Attempts to do so in the manner described in daemon(7) - forks twice, with the parent writing the PID of the second child to a PID file before exiting. The daemon child also adds $PWD to its environment, in case any scripts it executes require it.

Parameters

pidfile

Path to PID file

Note

Exits if unsuccessful