will it copy binary also ??

Hi all friendz,
this question is in ref of 1.3 program of maurice j. bach,
it is a simple copy program, which uses the read and write system call, i just want to know that will this program copy binary also.
if you are confused about code, consider a simplest copy program which uses read and write system call...
thankx in advance

There is no difference in binary and ascii data in Unix. The only difference in the DOS world is that there is an extra \013 at the end of DOS lines.

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Originally Posted by Kennedy

There is no difference in binary and ascii data in Unix. The only difference in the DOS world is that there is an extra \013 at the end of DOS lines.

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so you mean it will copy the binary file perfectly...
plz reply

There is no such animal in Unix. There is only file. . . not binary file. . . not text file. As to whether it will "copy the binary file perfectly" I couldn't say, I don't see the code.

Mmm, 5 seconds to compile and try to see if it will copy itself, or several hours arguing over it via a message board.

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Originally Posted by Salem

Mmm, 5 seconds to compile and try to see if it will copy itself, or several hours arguing over it via a message board.

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sssshhhhh!!!!
don't disturb the humourous thread, we do need something to lighten the mood occasionally in life. ;)