Thread: C++ and Shell

system() is probably the call you're after. Although many of the commands on the *nix command line have equivalent functions

stdlib.h is what the man page says... man is good.... you're on linux right?

:> man system

<cstdlib> in C++.

Sample:

Code:

#include <cstdlib>

int main() {
    system("ls");
    return 0;
}

>system("ls");
std::system("ls");

> dwks you saved me from using the c header FYB wanted me to use

my evil plot was foiled again!!!!

>system("ls");
std::system("ls");

I should have thought of that . . . I compiled it and everything . . .

Code:

$ g++ systemls.cpp -o systemls
$

does anyone know where i can get info on c++ linux functions

Well, you might try a book, such as one recommended in the recommended C++ books sticky. You might try searching google, eg "c++ function getline". You might try an online reference such as cppreference.com.

>would you guys mind explaning that last bit of code
The functions that C++ inherited from C are wrapped in the std namespace. Just like you need to qualify cout with std::, you need to qualify something like printf with std:: as well.

which would also call the C version that offered up, although you're supposed to use a C++ header file. That's kindof like a rule... or something.