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 neces- sary 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. 1