file operations FAQ etc

From: Douglas G (dgardiner_at_houston.rr.com)
Date: 10/31/04 

Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 03:34:12 GMT

I'm looking for some links or something that discusses opening files,
writing files, and any gotchas associated with it. I'm new to programming
and C so any pointers would be helpful.

I know this is a generic question, but what I've found from googling shows
stuff that I've already read on that leaves me skeptical as they use
functions like scanf that from what I've seen, you're not to use. If
anyone has helpful links, it would be most appreciated.

I'd just like some ideas on checking whether a file already exists and baily
out gracefully if it does exist. 

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