> Using the kernel supplied with FC the buffer is allocated. When I use a > kernel I compile malloc returns NULL. if you use a new enough 2.6 kernel that will just work. If you use a too old one then yes it won't work. -- Kernelnewbies: Help each other learn about the Linux kernel. Archive: http://mail.nl.linux.org/kernelnewbies/ FAQ: http://kernelnewbies.org/faq/