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Exec (system call)

In computing, .mw-parser-output .monospaced{font-family:monospace,monospace}exec is a functionality of an operating system that runs an executable file in the context of an already existing process, replacing the previous executable. This act is also referred to as an overlay. It is especially important in Unix-like systems, although it also exists…

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In POSIX systems, other Unix-like systems, and other multitasking systems

POSIXUnistd.hProcess.hBelowOS/2
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ComputingOperating systemExecutable fileProcessUnix-like
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DOSMultitaskingPrimary memoryVirtual memoryMS-DOS
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Unix shellsWrapperInterpreterVirtual machineRedirection
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Exec (system call)

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process program functions file new system executable also call posix value exec systems passed dos one operating programming command unix-like

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