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ioctl.2: wfix 

Signed-off-by: Michael Kerrisk <mtk.manpages@gmail.com>
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Michael Kerrisk 2017-11-23 21:39:45 +01:00
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@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ ioctl \- control device
.SH DESCRIPTION
The
.BR ioctl ()
function manipulates the underlying device parameters of special files.
system call manipulates the underlying device parameters of special files.
In particular, many operating characteristics of character special files
(e.g., terminals) may be controlled with
.BR ioctl ()
@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ for a list of many of the known
calls.
The
.BR ioctl ()
function call appeared in Version 7 AT&T UNIX.
system call appeared in Version 7 AT&T UNIX.
.SH NOTES
In order to use this call, one needs an open file descriptor.
Often the