Thread: problem in using gets()

  1. 06-17-2011 #1
    suryak
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    problem in using gets()

    when I use it .. its saying
    PHP Code:
    /tmp/ccAN0LVF.o: In function `main':
    reversew.c:(.text+0x29): warning: the     `gets' function is dangerous and should not be used. 
    how to fix it..
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    Cprogramming.com FAQ > Why gets() is bad / Buffer Overflows
  3. 06-17-2011 #3
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    Ok... I used fgets() for it. its working. Thanks by the way for information.. its really very useful.
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