On Mar 23, 2003 at 20:44, [EMAIL PROTECTED]&*() wrote: >I have a C executable, which I want to run as a >Service just like "httpd" or "mysqld", I guess its >called "DAEMON mode", how should I do this. >I do not want to run it via CRON. > >Any pointers, leads are greatly appreciated.
Like someone pointed out, see the Stevens Unix Network programming book for a daemon skeleton. Then read the rc scripts documentation (pointers in /etc/init.d or /etc/rc.d). Basically you want to fork, reset all signals, detach from controlling terminal, open sockets, close terminal sockets.... I'm not clear on the issues, but Stevens is. -- Satya. <URL:http://satya.virtualave.net/> Etiquette: Knowing which finger to put in your mouth when you whistle for the waiter -- http://mm.ilug-bom.org.in/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
