+@deftypefn Extension char* choose_temp_base ()
+
+Return a prefix for temporary file names or @code{NULL} if unable to
+find one. The current directory is chosen if all else fails so the
+program is exited if a temporary directory can't be found (@code{mktemp}
+fails). The buffer for the result is obtained with @code{xmalloc}.
+
+This function is provided for backwards compatability only. Its use is
+not recommended.
+
+@end deftypefn
+
+*/