mutex equivalent in Linux

devershetty · 07-24-2003, 07:53 PM

hi ,

Solaris has mutex_enter , mutex_exit for locking purpose.
what are equivalent functions in Linux device drivers?

PS: In solaris uses mutex_enter, mutex_exit can be used in device drivers with MUTEX_DRIVER flag while mutex initialization.

-TIA
Kotresh.

Strike · 07-24-2003, 10:02 PM

I suggest that you search around for "authoring Linux device drivers". O'Reilly has a really good book on the subject if you are interested. In fact, I think the name is "Authoring Linux Device Drivers".