Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:25:38 -0600 From: Kim Shrier <kim@tinker.com> To: FreeBSD Hackers <freebsd-hackers@freebsd.org> Subject: The proper way to open a file from inside the kernel Message-ID: <77B636A3-5AED-41E6-AB98-91178E1D10D8@tinker.com>
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Hello,
I am experimenting with modifying a kernel module and I need to be able
to open/read/write/close a file from within the module. Is there a
preferred way to do this? Are there any locking or buffering issues
that I need to be aware of?
Thanks,
Kim
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