Linux-kernel mailing list archive 2000-06,: Re: [Basics] spinlocks & copy_to_user

# Re: [Basics] spinlocks & copy_to_user

ejc (eli.carter@inet.com)
Wed, 09 Feb 2000 10:46:49 -0600

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Thanks all!

Based upon the information I got back, double buffering is in fact the
route I should take for this driver.
To answer a couple of questions (in case you care ;) ):
I'm doing some simple data transfer over a small buffer (<PAGE_SIZE),
where data loss is less important than getting the data off the device.
I asked a more general question since I'm still a neophyte in the Linux
kernel and want to know more than just what's needed for this specific
driver.

Thank you all for your insights; I can see there's a lot to learn. :)

Eli

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