Does control return after "execvp()"

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Published on 2010-05-19T06:58:46Z Indexed on 2010/05/19 7:00 UTC
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"execvp()" replaces the current program with the to-be-execed program (of course in the same process context). So, putting, say, any printf() calls after execvp() won't work. That is what the docs say, and I have verified it as well.

But then, why is _exit() needed..? Does it so happen that the control DOES return to statements post execvp() ?

I will be grateful for any pointers.

Thanks

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