from include/linux/compiler.h: # define __acquires(x) __attribute__((context(x,0,1))) # define __releases(x) __attribute__((context(x,1,0))) # define __acquire(x) __context__(x,1) # define __release(x) __context__(x,-1) but the gcc user manual doesn't define the meaning of that attribute. is it explained in detail elsewhere? (and why doesn't the manual mention it?) rday -- ======================================================================== Robert P. J. Day Linux Consulting, Training and Annoying Kernel Pedantry: Have classroom, will lecture. http://crashcourse.ca Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA ======================================================================== -- To unsubscribe from this list: send an email with "unsubscribe kernelnewbies" to ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxx Please read the FAQ at http://kernelnewbies.org/FAQ