Thread: getch() equilvalent in Linux

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    getch() equilvalent in Linux

    I want to make code that will run portably under Linux, but unfortunately it does not like conio (non-portable). But, is there another, easier way to do getch() that is portable?

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    How about:

    int fgetc(FILE *stream)
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    FILE * stream?

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    if you're reading from keyboard use fgetc(stdin)
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    Originally posted by Cshot
    How about:

    int fgetc(FILE *stream)
    fgetc() is not like getch(), the big difference being line buffered
    hello, internet!

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    Oops. I thought he said getchar.
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    What about plain ol getch()?

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    Most linux systems support the getch function. It's located in the curses library

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    vVv, you're absolutely right about the FAQ thing and the portability of the curses library. I only wanted to inform Nakeerb about the getch function in the curses library.

    Why don't you send a PM to kermi3 about the getch issue? I'm sure he can add it to the FAQ.

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