Kernel Hacking
Hello there,
I am not sure it is the right subgroup to ask/post my question, although in fact this question arose when I was dealing with my wireless testbed. Does any body know what is the purpose of spin_lock_irqsave() and spin_lock_irqrestore() ? Thanks in advance for taking your invaluable time to answer my question. Cheers Siva |
Not sure on that but if you goto http://www.google.com/linux and use the search string spin_lock_irqsave it shows many links to the subject but nothing specfic. Might search through the kernel docs for info as well.
Brian |
Moved: This thread is more suitable in Linux Kernel and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.
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we use these API's in entry & exit of critical sections.
becoz we don't want toget interrupted while being in the critical section. U can get more info in "Understanding Linux Kernel"(O'reilly) book. |
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