IPC Section: Linux Programmer's Manual (2) Updated: 15 April 2025 Index   NAME ipc - System V IPC system calls   SYNOPSIS int ipc(unsigned int call, int first, int second, int third, void *ptr, long fifth);   DESCRIPTION ipc is a common kernel entry point for the System V IPC calls for messages, semaphores, and shared memory. call determines which IPC function to invoke; the other arguments are passed through to the appropriate call. User programs should call the appropriate functions by their usual names. Only standard library implementors and kernel hackers need to know about ipc.   CONFORMING TO ipc is Linux specific, and should not be used in programs intended to be portable.   SEE ALSO   Index NAME SYNOPSIS DESCRIPTION CONFORMING TO SEE ALSO This document was created by using the manual pages. Time: 11:56:06 GMT, March 24, 2025