sys_getegid  [kernel/timer.c]


Gets the effective group ID of the current process. Effective GID determines which resources the process is allowed to access.

Arguments

eax 50

Return values

The return value is an effective group ID of the current process.

Remarks

Effective GID is usually identical to the Real GID as the one returned by sys_getgid, however on some occasions (e.g. when invoking suid) it may differ.

Compatibility

n/a