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From: Nate Lawson <nate@root.org>
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Subject: dev_t semantics
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I am using dev->si_drv1 to store my softc (as are other drivers).  What
guarantees do I have about multiple opens/closes not stepping on each
other's toes?  How does -stable compare to -current in this regard?

Thanks,
Nate


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