CLOSE(II) 8/5/73 CLOSE(II)
NAME
close - close a file
SYNOPSIS
(close = 6.)
(file descriptor in r0)
sys close
close(fildes)
DESCRIPTION
Given a file descriptor such as returned from an open,
creat, or pipe call, close closes the associated file. A
close of all files is automatic on exit, but since processes
are limited to 15 simultaneously open files, close is
necessary for programs which deal with many files.
SEE ALSO
creat (II), open (II), pipe (II)
DIAGNOSTICS
The error bit (c-bit) is set for an unknown file descriptor.
From C a -1 indicates an error, 0 indicates success.