How can I run an external program from C and parse its output?

Question

I\'ve got a utility that outputs a list of files required by a game. How can I run that utility within a C program and grab its output so I can act on it within the same pr

Answer 1

In Linux and OS X, popen() really is your best bet, as dmckee pointed out, since both OSs support that call. In Windows, this should help: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms682499.aspx