Re: A file is directory

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From: Rob
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 11:40

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"Sten Larsson" <s_t_enX@Xs_ten_l.com> wrote in message
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> How can I figure out if a path is a directory or a file? Preferrably in
> plain c (as opposed to Win32).
>

Not possible.   The C library has no standard means of determining
if a file is a directory.  To do this, you always use compiler or
library specific extensions.   The solution suggested by Remy is the
closest you'll get for Borland/Inprise products.

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