Re: ioctl() vs ??

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On 02 Sep 2005 16:18:50 -0600, jbi130@xxxxxxxxx <jbi130@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I find myself implementing lots of ioctl() to get a set variables.  Is
> there a better/more correct alternative for this instead of polluting
> the ioctl()?  procfs maybe?
> 

For which Kernel version you are talking about ?? If that is 2.4.x
series kernel then you can use ProcFS, and in 2.6.x series you can use
SysFS ..... in 2.6.x usage of ProcFS is said to be used for things
related to process only; so go for SysFS in 2.6.x kernels.


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