system — Access operating system


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System : 'system' '(' String ')' ;
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The system function allows programs to access the operating system. The string argument is passed directly to the default command interpreter for execution - normally the Bourne shell or some variation. waits until the system call is finished, and then returns you to the prompt. The return value for this function is heavily system specific. Portable scripts should not use the return value from system.

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