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Check if a file is already locked using flock()?

I have a file I'm writing to, but I need to lock it first (using flock()), to prevent any other …

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PHP flock() alternative

PHP's documentation page for flock() indicates that it's not safe to use under IIS. If I can't rely on flock …

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How can I lock a directory in C on a linux machine

Will flock or lockf work on a directory? I there another way to lock a directory in C on a …

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PHP check if file locked with flock()?

Will fopen() fail if a file exists, but is currently locked with LOCK_EX? Or do I have to open …

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Having issues with flock() function

I have a question about how flock() works, particularly in python. I have a module that opens a serial connection (…

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