Are functions like _open(), _read(), and _lseek() C functions only? I assume they are since they are in io.h. I was wondering if C++ has a better way to read from files than fstreams, since I have always had problems with them (just too hard to use) Mainly the function I would like for C++ is _lseek() and I don't know of any equivalent...Or are these functions ok to use in C++ programs? File I/O has always been a problem for me and I just discovered these and it made it 1000% easier for me...