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Re: [OT] How to make a "critical section" in user program?



Wojciech writes:
> I agree, but what about the root's processes?

Root's special status extends only to file access.

> Well, but in the kernel I can't use the "write(ComFd,&c,1)".  Am I wrong?
> (I hope I've missed something)

Write a device driver and put your critical section in it.  Run the rest of
the program in user space and call the driver when you need to do the
critical stuff.
-- 
John Hasler
john@dhh.gt.org (John Hasler)
Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, WI


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