From: system@kryton.UUCP (Scott Beckstead) Subject: Re: Loadable device drivers for Linux [Was: Re: GNU kids on the bloc Date: 6 Sep 1992 04:25:34 GMT
ujlh@pool.info.sunyit.edu (James Henrickson) writes:
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> We often discuss the idea of loadable device drivers, and they
> usually end up showing that loadable device drivers are wanted.
> I think it would be productive to discuss the implementation
> of loadable device drivers, so I'll start with what I think is
> a relatively simple implementation. Note that I am not as familiar
> with Linux internals as some other people, so please correct any
> areas where my idea is weak. I feel that an open discussion could
> result in a reasonable implementation, with fewer trial-and-error
> pains than are usually encountered when one or a few people attempt
> such a feat.
>
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> Ideas? Suggestions? Please reply to comp.os.linux, for further
> discussion. I would prefer that even flames be posted instead
> of mailed to me, as any such flames would refer more to my lack of
> understanding of Linux internals than anything else, and may help
> others to better understand Linux. :-)
>
> This is not a complete plan, but merely a rough outline. I have
> left out specific details of the implementation due to my lack
> of familiarity with Linux internals. I also know that there are
> a lot of weak areas in my idea, but it is a good starting point
> for a serious discussion.
>
>
> --
> Jim H.
> *
> * James L. Henrickson
> * ujlh@sunyit.edu "Some day I might have a real .signature!"
Every time this subject comes up I look over my shoulder at my Amiga.
Would any one out there like to borrow my Amigados Tech manuals to see
how to properly do loadable libraries and device drivers??? Better yet,
since mine were printed in 1984, Get a new copy of the tech manuals from
your local Commodore dealer. They have been doing this in a multitaking
environment since 1983 and I am pretty sure they have it close to right.
Scott
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