I understand that i am supposed to use chdir() but I just need an explanation as to why calling cd shell command through system or execvp() from a child process would not work? Thanks!!
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I understand that i am supposed to use chdir() but I just need an explanation as to why calling cd shell command through system or execvp() from a child process would not work? Thanks!!
Because
chdironly modifies the environment of the current process. It can’t touch the environment of the parent.See also the link posted by tripleee.