That is the pid of bash(or whatever shell u r running). Try running ps and verifying the same. -Manu Nothing was solved when the fight was over, but nothing mattered. -FightClub > ---------- > From: Suresh P[SMTP:psuresh@hyd.hellosoft.com] > Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 3:11 PM > To: Ravi > Cc: kernelnewbies@nl.linux.org > Subject: Re: hi ..reg Drivers > > Hi ravi > it shows always same PID value irrespective of which process has > called > driver read/write function. > > -potluri > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Disclaimer > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > This e-mail may contain privileged and confidential information > and is intended only for > the use of the specific individual(s) to whom it is addressed. > If you are not an intended > recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any > unauthorized use, dissemination > or copying of this e-mail or the information contained in it or > attached to it is strictly prohibited. > If you have received this e-mail in error, please delete it and > immediately notify the undersigned > by reply e-mail. > Hellosoft India Pvt. Ltd. > www.hellosoft.com > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > +++++ > > > > -- > Kernelnewbies: Help each other learn about the Linux kernel. > Archive: http://mail.nl.linux.org/kernelnewbies/ > FAQ: http://kernelnewbies.org/faq/ > > > DISCLAIMER: Information contained and transmitted by this E-MAIL is proprietary to iGATE Global Solutions Limited and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If this is a forwarded message, the content of this E-MAIL may not have been sent with the authority of the Company. If you are not the intended recipient, an agent of the intended recipient or a person responsible for delivering the information to the named recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution, transmission, printing, copying or dissemination of this information in any way or in any manner is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete this mail & notify us immediately at Mailadmin@mascotsystems.com Before opening attachments, please scan for viruses. -- Kernelnewbies: Help each other learn about the Linux kernel. Archive: http://mail.nl.linux.org/kernelnewbies/ FAQ: http://kernelnewbies.org/faq/