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From: Rechberger Markus <mrechberger@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: should I use, getcwd() or *environ ?
Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2005 11:48:14 +0100
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Hey,

I'd recommend getcwd()

environment variables can be manipulated by the user..

$ echo $PWD
/home/mare
$ PWD=/foo
$ pwd
/home/mare
$ echo $PWD
/foo
 
Markus


On Fri, 4 Mar 2005 22:23:17 +0100 (CET), J. <mailing-lists@xs4all.nl> wrote:
> Friday, March 04 22:18:42
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I have to remember the working directory and save it in my program so that
> I can return to it later..
> 
> Which one is better/safer and why ? The environment var's or the
> getcwd() function fam... ?
> 
> Thankx.. a lot..
> 
> J.
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