> > register_chrdev() registers 256 minor numbers, calling it will result in > > calling kmalloc_array(256, sizeof(struct probe), GFP_KERNEL) whereas > > calling alloc_chrdev_region() with count parameter equals to 1, which is > > the number of minor numbers requested, will result in calling > > kmalloc_array(1, sizeof(stuct probe), GFP_KERNEL). > > Is it worth replacing register_chrdev() by alloc_chrdev_region() for this ? If so I will change the patch description. Best Regards, Salah Triki
