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[Bug libc/2450] New: readlink() return should be typed as ssize_t
- From: "michael dot kerrisk at gmx dot net" <sourceware-bugzilla at sourceware dot org>
- To: glibc-bugs at sources dot redhat dot com
- Date: 12 Mar 2006 23:42:20 -0000
- Subject: [Bug libc/2450] New: readlink() return should be typed as ssize_t
- Reply-to: sourceware-bugzilla at sourceware dot org
In the latest POSIX revision, readlink() is typed as
returning 'ssize_t'. However, in glibc 2.4, it is still
typed as returning 'int'. This should be changed.
Perhaps for consistency readlinkat() might be changed
as well *nd if so, then also in the Austin draft
spec for readlinkat()?).
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Summary: readlink() return should be typed as ssize_t
Product: glibc
Version: 2.4
Status: NEW
Severity: normal
Priority: P2
Component: libc
AssignedTo: drepper at redhat dot com
ReportedBy: michael dot kerrisk at gmx dot net
CC: glibc-bugs at sources dot redhat dot com
http://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=2450
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