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Subject: Re: writing to a file from kernel mode
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Kernel Newbie wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I am a relatively new to kernel development.
> 
> 1. I need to write to a file from within a kernel mode. is that possible ?
> if yes, how do I do it ?
> 
> 2. Basically, what I need to do is to maintain a seperate counts of IP
> packets received from seperate IP addresses. and I need to view the
> statistics from the user mode. Any suggestions on how to go about it ??
> 
> Thanks,

Have you considered using the syslog facility?
man 3 syslog

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