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posix_initgroups()

posix_initgroups - Calculate the group access list

Syntax

bool posix_initgroups (string $name, int $base_group_id)

Arguments

  • name - The user to calculate the list for.
  • base_group_id - Typically the group number from the password file.

Description

Calculates the group access list for the user specified in name.

Version

PHP 5.2.0

Return value

Returns TRUE on success or FALSE on failure.