Error:ld returned 1 exit status

Asked Mar 28 '15 at 03:13

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#include <stdio.h>
#include <conio.h>
main() {
    void message();
    message();
    getch();
    clrscr();
    return 0;
}

void message() {
    char name[20];
    printf("Enter your name: ");
    gets(name);
//  gotoxy(25,4);
    printf("%s has a bright future",name);

}

Above is the code that I am trying to execute. But the error does nnot allows it and get stuck at clrscr(). I have the conio.h file in the system but still it does not accepts it. How should I come across this error? Please help

asked Mar 28 '15 at 03:13

Punit Panjwani

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Possible duplicate of http://stackoverflow.com/questions/21750450/undefined-refrence-to-clrscr – Kelm Mar 28 '15 at 03:17
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My goodness -- using a 20+ year old compiler? Unlike fine wine, a compiler doesn't age well. That code isn't even valid C++ since `main` doesn't have a return type. – PaulMcKenzie Mar 28 '15 at 03:19
Please never use `gets`. The 20+ year old compiler is no excuse. `gets` doesn't even exist anymore, in C or C++. – chris Mar 28 '15 at 03:21
Hey Chris. Thank you for the quick response. What could be used in place of gets? – Punit Panjwani Mar 28 '15 at 03:31
I know its a silly program but I need know. I am new to this. – Punit Panjwani Mar 28 '15 at 03:33
@PunitPanjwani You can simply use `fgets()` instead. – Kelm Mar 28 '15 at 03:34
@PunitPanjwani, In C, you can use `fgets` for the same effect (except it stores the newline in the buffer). In C++, `std::string` is much easier. – chris Mar 28 '15 at 03:34
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You can solve your problem by simply avoiding this weird fascination some beginners seem to have with clearing the screen at every opportunity. – Crowman Mar 28 '15 at 03:40
Kelm & Chris...Your suggestions worked...Thank you guys.... – Punit Panjwani Mar 28 '15 at 04:19

Error:ld returned 1 exit status

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