Timeout timers in an application

How can I implement a timeout timer in an application such that it wouldn't
be subject to a time-of-day clock adjustment? My current implementation
uses time(), etc., but since they are based on the time-of-day clock, my
code breaks if the system clock is set or adjusted while a timeout is
pending.

Drivers have access to jiffies (essentially clock tics), and that is exactly
what I need. Can I get access to jiffies or equivalent in a user
application, or is there another bullet-proof solution for user space
applications?

Thanks,

Ed


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