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)