GETUSERSHELL(3)GETUSERSHELL(3)NAME
getusershell, setusershell, endusershell - get legal user shells
SYNOPSIS
char *getusershell()setusershell()endusershell()DESCRIPTION
Getusershell returns a pointer to a legal user shell as defined by the
system manager in the file /etc/shells. If /etc/shells does not exist,
the two standard system shells /bin/sh and /bin/csh are returned.
Getusershell reads the next line (opening the file if necessary);
setusershell rewinds the file; endusershell closes it.
FILES
/etc/shells
DIAGNOSTICS
The routine getusershell returns a null pointer (0) on EOF or error.
BUGS
All information is contained in a static area so it must be copied if
it is to be saved.
4.3 Berkeley Distribution November 8, 1985 GETUSERSHELL(3)