Executing linux commands with c

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Is there any way to execute Linux commands with c without using execlp(), like predefined functions or something else.

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Erik · Accepted Answer · 2011-03-04 14:02:20Z

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Use system() or popen() if you need the commands output.

answered Mar 4, 2011 at 14:02

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PypeBros · Accepted Answer · 2011-03-04 14:02:36Z

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system(const char *command); sounds to be what you want

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Sylvain Defresne · Accepted Answer · 2011-03-04 14:03:12Z

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You can use system. It execute the command, but take care since it invoke a shell to interpret the command (breaking argument list on space, ...).

answered Mar 4, 2011 at 14:03

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