sys_rename in user space

Macska · 11-13-2007, 03:49 PM

Hi,

When you call sys_rename in a user space program where does it place the renamed file? Does it put in the directory where you called the system call? I have a program that is calling sys_rename. It does not return -1 so Ithink it worked. But I cannot find the renamed file anywhere. I am trying to rename -> pathname to .pathname.trash
I hope someone can help.

Thank you

XavierP · 11-13-2007, 04:14 PM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in Linux-General and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

osor · 11-13-2007, 06:42 PM

man 2 rename
man 3p rename

Macska · 11-20-2007, 09:19 PM

Hi Osor,

Thank you for helping me with sys_rename. I realized after reading your post what I was doing wrong. I did have kernel space and user space confused. I ended up just calling do_rename within the system call of my kernel code. I wanted to thank you for taking the time to answer my question.

Macska

Tinkster · 11-21-2007, 11:48 AM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in <General> and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

archtoad6 · 12-25-2007, 12:32 PM

Just curious, no criticism intended:

What's the difference between "Linux-General" & "<General>"? Aren't they both short forms of:
LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux > Linux - General
Given that Tinkster put it in "<General>", but it is still (at the time of this post) in
LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux > Linux - General
Why have 2 of our best Mods. apparently moved this thread to the same place?

XavierP · 12-26-2007, 08:22 AM

Linux-General is for the Linux technical questions that don't quite fit into the other technical forums. General is for non technical chat and Windows.

And dunno