title: Use an INI file in C on Linux
body: <p>Is there a standard way of reading a kind of configuration like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INI_file" rel="noreferrer">INI</a> files for Linux using C?</p>
  
  <p>I am working on a Linux based handheld and writing code in C.</p>
  
  <p>Otherwise, I shall like to know about any alternatives.</p>
  
  <p><strong>Final update:</strong></p>
  
  <p>I have explored and even used LibConfig. But the footprint is high and my usage is too simple. So, to reduce the footprint, I have rolled out my own implementation. The implementation is not too generic, in fact quite coupled as of now. The configuration file is parsed once at the time of starting the application and set to some global variables.</p>